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M111 JVJ

2008 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

6,021 mi
Last recorded6,021 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Caterham Super 711,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 JVJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 6,021 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 5,687 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 5,275 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 5,000 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 4,812 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 4,049 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 3,871 miles

all tyres low

Fail 8 Jul 2019 3,871 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all tyres low

Pass 29 Jun 2018 3,773 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 3,714 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 3,380 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bottom corner (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 3,379 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bottom corner (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 3,415 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 2,967 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 2,025 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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M111 JVJ is a 2008 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M111 JVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M111 JVJ registered?

M111 JVJ is a 2008 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is M111 JVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M111 JVJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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