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V11 ELU

2006 Caterham Super 7

White Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,259 mi
Last recorded33,259 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Caterham Super 713,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 ELU
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 33,259 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 32,860 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 32,848 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 32,573 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 32,563 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 32,213 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 30,649 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 30,459 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 28,489 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 28,297 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 26,298 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 23,112 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014
Pass 6 Mar 2013 21,803 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012
Pass 23 Aug 2011
Pass 12 Aug 2010
Pass 27 Jan 2009 10,565 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V11 ELU is a 2006 Caterham Super 7 in White with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 13,647 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 V11 ELU, 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 20 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V11 ELU registered?

V11 ELU is a 2006 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is V11 ELU safe to buy?

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