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J8 VTS

2000 Caterham Super 7

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

736 mi
Last recorded736 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Caterham Super 713,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 VTS
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 736 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 733 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 565 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 410 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 7 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 11,293 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 11,293 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 11,293 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 11,293 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 11,293 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 11,293 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 11,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2006 11,293 miles

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J8 VTS is a 2000 Caterham Super 7 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 13,973 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 J8 VTS, 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 26 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J8 VTS registered?

J8 VTS is a 2000 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is J8 VTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 VTS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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