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Y7 CDX

2008 Caterham Super 7

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

17,935 mi
Last recorded17,935 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Caterham Super 711,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 CDX
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 17,935 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 15,798 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 14,352 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 13,666 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 13,664 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 12,926 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 12,546 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 11,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 11,474 miles

front tyres near limit

hand brake near limit

Pass 20 May 2016 10,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2016 10,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 9,257 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 6,438 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 6,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 4,098 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 3,922 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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Y7 CDX is a 2008 Caterham Super 7 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y7 CDX, 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 Y7 CDX registered?

Y7 CDX is a 2008 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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