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R22 OSV

2010 Caterham 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,427 mi
Last recorded23,427 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Caterham 77,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 OSV
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 23,427 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 22,960 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 21,490 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 21,482 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 19,351 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 19,341 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 17,021 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 14,903 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 14,210 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 13,639 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 12,678 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 10,803 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 7,971 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 6,146 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 6,144 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 6,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 5,667 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 5,462 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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R22 OSV is a 2010 Caterham 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 7,661 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R22 OSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 16 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R22 OSV registered?

R22 OSV is a 2010 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 January 2010.

Is R22 OSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R22 OSV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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