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MY51 VEN

2002 Caterham Super 7

Orange Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,943 mi
Last recorded10,943 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Caterham Super 714,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY51 VEN
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 10,943 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 10,065 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 10,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 8,872 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 44,659 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 2,723 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 2,668 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 23 May 2012 2,668 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 8,665 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 8,475 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 7,975 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 7,925 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 7,012 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 7,012 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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MY51 VEN is a 2002 Caterham Super 7 in Orange with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 14,341 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 MY51 VEN, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MY51 VEN registered?

MY51 VEN is a 2002 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is MY51 VEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY51 VEN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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