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L70 CSR

2008 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,841 mi
Last recorded17,841 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Caterham Super 711,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 CSR
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 17,841 miles

hazard switch condition

offside handbrake operation

Pass 10 Jul 2017 16,925 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 15,062 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 12,307 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 10,993 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 10,292 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 10,289 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight brake bind offside rear

Fail 29 Oct 2013 10,289 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 31 Oct 2012 9,841 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 9,195 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 5,671 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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L70 CSR is a 2008 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L70 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 L70 CSR registered?

L70 CSR is a 2008 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is L70 CSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L70 CSR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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