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R30 SVN

2009 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,032 mi
Last recorded30,032 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Caterham Super 711,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 SVN
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 30,032 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 29,293 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 29,270 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 25,003 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 24,468 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 23,612 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 21,548 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 19,695 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 17,657 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 17,657 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both not working (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 17,420 miles

Front prop uj worn Slight leak from gearbox out put

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 16,559 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 16,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 16,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

front indicators slightly discoulerd

front side repeaters slightly discoulred

Pass 23 Jun 2012 14,320 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 SVN is a 2009 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R30 SVN, 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 R30 SVN registered?

R30 SVN is a 2009 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 16 June 2009.

Is R30 SVN safe to buy?

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