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SV08 CAT

2008 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,811 mi
Last recorded43,811 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Caterham Super 711,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 CAT
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 43,811 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 42,093 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 40,920 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 39,495 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 35,866 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 35,492 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 33,389 miles

both rear tyres getting close to wear bars

handbrake has little reserve travel

nearside front tyre close to wear bars

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2018 30,136 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 27,696 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 25,286 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 23,804 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 28 Apr 2014 21,841 miles

nearside front tyre getting close to wear bars

nearside rear tyre getting close to wear bars

offside rear tyre getting close to wear bars

Pass 22 Apr 2013 17,653 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 15,311 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Apr 2011 11,531 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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SV08 CAT is a 2008 Caterham Super 7 in Blue 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 SV08 CAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV08 CAT registered?

SV08 CAT is a 2008 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is SV08 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 CAT shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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