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RX12 LWT

2012 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

30,152 mi
Last recorded30,152 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Caterham Super 78,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX12 LWT
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 30,152 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 29,588 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 29,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 28,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 28,042 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 27,407 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Upper. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Seat belt slightly damaged Inner. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 27,407 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Upper. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Seat belt slightly damaged Inner. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 26,181 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 26,178 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 23,757 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 23,736 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 23,715 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 16,892 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 9,242 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 9,235 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 8,069 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 8,069 miles

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

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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RX12 LWT is a 2012 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2012 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 8,912 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 RX12 LWT, 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 14 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RX12 LWT is a 2012 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 21 August 2012.

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