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RK08 FDX

2008 Caterham Super 7

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,623 mi
Last recorded24,623 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Caterham Super 711,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 FDX
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 24,623 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 24,352 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 24,124 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 23,595 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 23,592 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 23,169 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 22,296 miles

COMPETION PREPARED

Pass 26 Jul 2019 21,668 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 20,211 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 15,118 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 15,118 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 11,818 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 8,559 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 6,336 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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RK08 FDX is a 2008 Caterham Super 7 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RK08 FDX, 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 RK08 FDX registered?

RK08 FDX is a 2008 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is RK08 FDX safe to buy?

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