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PJ07 FUN

2008 Caterham Super 7

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,373 mi
Last recorded20,373 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Caterham Super 711,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ07 FUN
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 20,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Stabiliser link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Stabiliser link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 20,369 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Stabiliser link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Stabiliser link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 20,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 20,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 19,749 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 19,081 miles

Braking efficiency ok but o/s handbrake readings slightly

W ipers needed soon

Pass 27 May 2015 16,702 miles

corrosion on inner face of rear brake discs

Pass 25 Oct 2014 15,870 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 13,639 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 11,589 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 9,373 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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PJ07 FUN is a 2008 Caterham Super 7 in Orange with a 1,595cc 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 PJ07 FUN, 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 PJ07 FUN registered?

PJ07 FUN is a 2008 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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