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Caterham Super-seven Common Problems & Reliability Guide

Editorial and database insights into major issues and failure points for Caterham Super-seven.

Expert WIKI & Reliability Analysis

Every used vehicle has a set of potential warning factors, and the Caterham Super-seven is no exception. With highly reliable first-time pass rate (90.12% first-time pass rate), it remains critical to analyze historical inspection sheets for repeating advisories.

Our aggregation logic underscores that common problems frequently originate from components like: headlamp, registration plate missing, seat belt not. These faults are typical for vehicles running up against their median 872 mileages.

Ensure you verify whether the vehicle you are purchasing has a complete service record addressing these specific items before executing a sale.

Total in Database
48

Active vehicle records

Valid MOTs
38

Vehicles with active MOT

SORN Vehicles
2

Off-road statutory notification

First-Time Pass Rate
90.12%

Clean pass runs on 1st attempt

Median Mileage
872 mi

Yearly distance driven

Top Common MOT Failures

  • 1

    headlamp

    Often flagged during annual MOT testing.

  • 2

    registration plate missing

    Often flagged during annual MOT testing.

  • 3

    seat belt not

    Often flagged during annual MOT testing.

Top Common MOT Advisories

  • 1

    wheel bearing

    Minor issues monitored by owners.

  • 2

    suspension arm

    Minor issues monitored by owners.

  • 3

    tyre

    Minor issues monitored by owners.

Buying Guide & Expert Insights

This Caterham Super-seven data was aggregated from over 48 independent MOT testing history records. Pass rates are based on the first-time test success of vehicles registered in the UK.