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RK08 FKN

2008 Caterham Super 7

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,943 mi
Last recorded35,943 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Caterham Super 711,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 FKN
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 May 2025 35,943 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 35,273 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 May 2023 33,536 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 31,807 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 30,725 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 29,603 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 27,955 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 25,925 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 24,287 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 21,879 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 20,844 miles

rear anti roll bar links worn

rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2014 19,514 miles

no side repeaters fitted but the front indicators are visable from the rear corners

the rear anti roll bar links are worn

the rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2012 15,341 miles

nsf and osf rack gaitors starting to split at the ends

Pass 19 Nov 2011 12,475 miles

rear tyres worn

some play in the steering column and n/s/f hub

Pass 27 Nov 2010 9,553 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 FKN is a 2008 Caterham Super 7 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FKN, 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 FKN registered?

RK08 FKN is a 2008 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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