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R4 OOC

2008 Caterham Super 7

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

11,343 mi
Last recorded11,343 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Caterham Super 711,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 OOC
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 11,343 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 10,790 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 10,317 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 9,503 miles

centre mirror not fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2022 8,726 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 8,166 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 6,250 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 6,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no cat fitted at time of mot

Pass 12 May 2018 5,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 5,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 3,887 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 2,576 miles

small crack o/s lower windcreen not affecting view

Pass 2 May 2014 1,304 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 888 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 875 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 822 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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R4 OOC is a 2008 Caterham Super 7 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R4 OOC, 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 R4 OOC registered?

R4 OOC is a 2008 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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