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Y7 JDL

2008 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

8,413 mi
Last recorded8,413 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Caterham Super 711,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 JDL
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 8,413 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 8,174 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 14 Jun 2024 7,984 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 7,951 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 7,598 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 7,385 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 7,378 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 7,138 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 6,214 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 6,048 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 5,726 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 5,418 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 5,065 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 5,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45x15 (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 4,705 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 4,195 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 3,873 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 3,418 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 2,567 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 JDL is a 2008 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 JDL, 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 JDL registered?

Y7 JDL is a 2008 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is Y7 JDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y7 JDL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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