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NM09 CAT

2009 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,635 mi
Last recorded7,635 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Caterham Super 711,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM09 CAT
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 7,635 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 7,371 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 7,008 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 6,472 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 5,637 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 5,500 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 5,381 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 5,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 5,105 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 4,652 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 4,651 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 4,106 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 3,596 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 3,215 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 2,624 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 1,980 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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NM09 CAT is a 2009 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NM09 CAT, 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 NM09 CAT registered?

NM09 CAT is a 2009 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is NM09 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM09 CAT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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