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NO51 CAT

2008 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,362 mi
Last recorded6,362 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Caterham Super 711,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNO51 CAT
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 6,362 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 5,245 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 4,615 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 3,502 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 1,845 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 1,845 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 1,147 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 1,145 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 945 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 491 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 491 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise propshaft to diff flange bolts loose

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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NO51 CAT is a 2008 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NO51 CAT, 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 NO51 CAT registered?

NO51 CAT is a 2008 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is NO51 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NO51 CAT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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