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2008 Caterham Super 7

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

9,678 mi
Last recorded9,678 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Caterham Super 711,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 OFF
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 9,678 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 9,509 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 9,257 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 8,966 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 8,677 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 8,440 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 8,097 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 8,097 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 7,947 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 7,536 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 7,019 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 6,571 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 6,388 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 6,038 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 5,391 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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R50 OFF is a 2008 Caterham Super 7 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R50 OFF, 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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R50 OFF is a 2008 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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