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R30 OSP

2004 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,020 mi
Last recorded18,020 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Caterham Super 712,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 OSP
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 18,020 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 17,650 miles

covers preventing full inspection

Pass 28 Jul 2023 17,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2022 17,042 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 16,507 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 16,507 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 15,992 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 15,610 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 14,445 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 14,445 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 14,287 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 14,101 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 13,733 miles

the tyres fitted to this vehicle are strongly advised not to be used in wett weather

Pass 8 Feb 2012 12,673 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 10,837 miles

rear brake discs scoured

Fail 31 Jan 2011 10,837 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs scoured

Pass 5 Nov 2009 7,627 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 5,875 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 5,599 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 4,595 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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R30 OSP is a 2004 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 12,251 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 R30 OSP, 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 22 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R30 OSP is a 2004 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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