Caterham Super 7 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Caterham Super 7. Check any Super 7 by registration number below.

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89.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-1.0%

vs Caterham Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Caterham Super 7 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Caterham Super 7 has an average MOT pass rate of 89.4%, which is 1.0 percentage points below the Caterham brand average of 90.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Super 7 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Caterham Super 7, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Caterham Super 7 performs at MOT across different model years.

2012

Based on 47 vehicles

95.7%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.2%

2011

Based on 59 vehicles

91.5%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

5.0%

2010

Based on 74 vehicles

91.9%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

6.8%

2009

Based on 68 vehicles

95.6%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

4.9%

2008

Based on 72 vehicles

93.1%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.8%

2007

Based on 52 vehicles

96.2%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2006

Based on 53 vehicles

96.2%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

6.7%

2005

Based on 37 vehicles

81.1%Good

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

9.1%

Retest Rate

9.1%

2004

Based on 49 vehicles

91.8%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

3.1%

2003

Based on 57 vehicles

87.7%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

12.8%

2002

Based on 40 vehicles

97.5%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2001

Based on 39 vehicles

87.2%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

22.7%

1999

Based on 76 vehicles

78.9%Good

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

22.2%

1998

Based on 44 vehicles

68.2%Average

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

29.0%

1997

Based on 112 vehicles

92.0%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

7.6%

1996

Based on 57 vehicles

93.0%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1992

Based on 37 vehicles

81.1%Good

Caterham average: 90.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.5%

0

Based on 471 vehicles

89.8%Excellent

Caterham average: 90.3%

Mileage at 5yr

22k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Nearside

2.1%

Offside

2.1%

Front Offside

2.1%

Other Caterham Models

Compare MOT reliability across Caterham models.

Caterham 7

89.7% pass rate

Caterham R500

85.7% pass rate

Caterham Seven (s3)

91.8% pass rate

Caterham Seven

94.7% pass rate

Caterham Unclassified

90.3% pass rate

Caterham 21

97.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Caterham Super 7

Caterham Super 7 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Caterham Super 7 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Caterham Super 7?

The average MOT pass rate for the Caterham Super 7 is 89.4% compared to the Caterham average of 90.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Caterham Super 7?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Caterham Super 7 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 89.4%, the Caterham Super 7 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Caterham Super 7?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Caterham Super 7?

Typical mileage for the Caterham Super 7: 22,062 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Super 7 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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