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YR61 EDS

2011 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,405 mi
Last recorded17,405 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Caterham Super 77,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 EDS
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 17,405 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 14,985 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 14,983 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 13,159 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2023 13,159 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 1 Nov 2022 9,830 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 7,589 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 7,224 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 6,595 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 6,177 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 5,703 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 5,411 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 4,721 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 4,330 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 4,237 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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YR61 EDS is a 2011 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 7,660 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 YR61 EDS, 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 15 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YR61 EDS registered?

YR61 EDS is a 2011 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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