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R50 OXX

2008 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

6,586 mi
Last recorded6,586 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Caterham 712,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 OXX
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 6,586 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 6,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2023 6,513 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 6,447 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 6,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 6,072 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 5,796 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 5,175 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 4,946 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 4,946 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 3,880 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 3,400 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 3,191 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 2,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R50 OXX is a 2008 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2008 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 12,099 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R50 OXX, 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 18 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R50 OXX registered?

R50 OXX is a 2008 Caterham 7, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is R50 OXX safe to buy?

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