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R20 OCS

2008 Caterham Super 7

Yellow Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,206 mi
Last recorded67,206 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Caterham Super 711,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 OCS
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 67,206 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 65,888 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 65,864 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 65,139 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 62,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 57,809 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 57,082 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 51,886 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 45,751 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 40,223 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 32,998 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 22,321 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 14,746 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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R20 OCS is a 2008 Caterham Super 7 in Yellow with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R20 OCS, 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 R20 OCS registered?

R20 OCS is a 2008 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 18 November 2008.

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