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R400 XXL

2009 Caterham Super 7

Orange Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,854 mi
Last recorded9,854 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Caterham Super 711,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 XXL
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 9,854 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 9,576 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 8,943 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 8,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 8,474 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 5,571 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 3,534 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 3,530 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 3,522 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 3,522 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 3,497 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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R400 XXL is a 2009 Caterham Super 7 in Orange with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R400 XXL, 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 R400 XXL registered?

R400 XXL is a 2009 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 June 2009.

Is R400 XXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 XXL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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