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S300 CTM

2012 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,685 mi
Last recorded26,685 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Caterham Super 78,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 CTM
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 26,685 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 25,790 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 25,464 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 25,464 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 25,214 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 25,214 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 24,865 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 25,858 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working Also leaking (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 24,572 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 23,876 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 23,334 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 22,282 miles

Front tyres 3mm in centre

Rear tyres 3/4 mm in centre and cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 6 Jan 2017 20,275 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 20,275 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 17,781 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 13,987 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs pitted

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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S300 CTM is a 2012 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S300 CTM, 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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S300 CTM is a 2012 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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