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RX59 HCV

2009 Caterham Super 7

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

17,980 mi
Last recorded17,980 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Caterham Super 711,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX59 HCV
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 17,980 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 17,036 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 16,262 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 14,985 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 14,084 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 12,965 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 12,965 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 11,752 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 11,719 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 10,122 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 10,074 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 9,467 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 7,927 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 6,580 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 5,744 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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RX59 HCV is a 2009 Caterham Super 7 in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RX59 HCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX59 HCV?

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What year was RX59 HCV registered?

RX59 HCV is a 2009 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is RX59 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX59 HCV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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