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C17 RRR

2009 Caterham Super 7

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,555 mi
Last recorded6,555 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Caterham Super 711,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 RRR
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 6,555 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 6,177 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 5,898 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 5,898 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2023 5,631 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 5,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 5,427 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 3,284 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 3,259 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 3,255 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 3,255 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 3,213 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 3,172 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 3,066 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 2,887 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 2,734 miles

Slight movement between steering coloum & removable steering wheel spline

Fail 24 Oct 2013 2,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Slight movement between steering coloum & removable steering wheel spline

Pass 19 Dec 2012 2,350 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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C17 RRR is a 2009 Caterham Super 7 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 11,515 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 C17 RRR, 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 17 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C17 RRR registered?

C17 RRR is a 2009 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 22 November 2009.

Is C17 RRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 RRR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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