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R4 OOW

2008 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

7,256 mi
Last recorded7,256 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Caterham Super 711,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 OOW
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 7,256 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 7,155 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 7,084 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 7,021 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2021 6,937 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2020 6,835 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 6,667 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 6,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 5,504 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 5,305 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 4,919 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 4,675 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 4,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 4,223 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 4,223 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 3,836 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 3,139 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 OOW is a 2008 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OOW, 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 OOW registered?

R4 OOW is a 2008 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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