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R500 WOW

2009 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

12,797 mi
Last recorded12,797 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Caterham Super 711,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 WOW
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 12,797 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 10,601 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 7,115 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 4,661 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 2,690 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 2,605 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 2,196 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 2,194 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 1,811 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 1,778 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 1,575 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 1,419 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 1,229 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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R500 WOW is a 2009 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R500 WOW, 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 R500 WOW registered?

R500 WOW is a 2009 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is R500 WOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 WOW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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