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W7 CSR

2007 Caterham Super 7

Orange Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

21,924 mi
Last recorded21,924 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Caterham Super 712,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 CSR
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 21,924 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 21,095 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 20,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 20,870 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 19,674 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 19,357 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 18,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 17,116 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 May 2017 17,116 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 15,631 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 12,723 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 11,194 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 9,557 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 7,470 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 4,872 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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W7 CSR is a 2007 Caterham Super 7 in Orange with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2007 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 12,803 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 W7 CSR, 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 19 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W7 CSR registered?

W7 CSR is a 2007 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 11 September 2007.

Is W7 CSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W7 CSR 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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