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L700 CSR

2008 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,064 mi
Last recorded22,064 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Caterham Super 711,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 CSR
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 22,064 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 20,989 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 20,673 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 19,505 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 18,881 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides slight vertical lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 18,881 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides slight vertical lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 16,179 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 15,712 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 15,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 13,226 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 13,226 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 11,408 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 10,237 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 8,386 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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L700 CSR is a 2008 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 11,264 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L700 CSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 18 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L700 CSR registered?

L700 CSR is a 2008 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is L700 CSR safe to buy?

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