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R400 JLT

2008 Caterham Super 7

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,091 mi
Last recorded3,091 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Caterham Super 711,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 JLT
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 3,091 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 2,944 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 2,590 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 2,586 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2013 2,480 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 2,101 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 1,712 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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R400 JLT is a 2008 Caterham Super 7 in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R400 JLT, 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 R400 JLT registered?

R400 JLT is a 2008 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is R400 JLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 JLT shows 7 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.

Does R400 JLT have outstanding finance?

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