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RK08 FHM

2008 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,996 mi
Last recorded18,996 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Caterham Super 711,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 FHM
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 18,996 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 18,989 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 15,444 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 15,162 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 14,850 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 14,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 13,742 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 13,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 13,007 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 11,998 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 11,774 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 11,404 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 10,602 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 9,235 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 8,284 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 7,172 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 6,124 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 FHM is a 2008 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 1,595cc 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 RK08 FHM, 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 FHM registered?

RK08 FHM is a 2008 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is RK08 FHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 FHM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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