Caterham Super 7

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 13 model years from 569 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

92%

Total Tests

569

Model Years

1996 to 2012

Years Covered

About the Caterham Super 7

The Caterham Super 7 was MOT tested 569 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 13 model years (1996 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 92%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1996) averages 15,733 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 15,598 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1595cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£275

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,928

Per month£161/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2012 details

How reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

vs average of all models+10% (82% avg)

vs Caterham brand average+1% (91% avg)

Caterham Super 7 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2012	97%	32	15,598 mi
2011	93%	42	12,563 mi
2010	94%	47	21,842 mi
2009	95%	43	19,643 mi
2008	97%	37	18,958 mi
2007	100%	31	21,415 mi
2006	94%	32	21,554 mi
2004	88%	33	18,760 mi
2003	86%	44	19,755 mi
1999	82%	66	27,510 mi
1998	71%	34	21,726 mi
1997	93%	85	27,160 mi
1996	100%	43	15,733 mi

Questions about the Caterham Super 7

Is the Caterham Super 7 reliable?

Across its 13 model years in our data (1996 to 2012), the Caterham Super 7 averages a 92% MOT pass rate, from 569 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.