Caterham
Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 6 models from 5,522 real MOT tests.
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Avg Pass Rate
91%
Total Tests
5,522
Models
6
Years Covered
1990-2021
About Caterham Cars
Caterham ranks 42th out of 145 car manufacturers for MOT reliability, with an average pass rate of 91%. That's 9 points above the national average of 82%, making Caterham one of the more dependable brands on UK roads.
With 6 models across 32 years of data (1990 to 2021), there's a moderate spread of 12 percentage points between models. Some Caterhams are notably more reliable than others.
Most and Least Reliable Caterham Models
The Super Seven Roadsport leads the range with a 100% average pass rate from 48 tests. At the other end, the Seven has the lowest at 88%. Overall, more than half of Caterham's models achieve above-average pass rates, which is a good sign for the brand.
Caterham Fuel Types
Caterham models in our data come in 6 petrol variants. The range is predominantly petrol-powered.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices. Insurance not included.
Full detailsHow reliable is Caterham?
All Caterham Models
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| Model | Years | Pass Rate | Tests | Fuel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unclassified | 15 yrs | 90% | 2,235 | Petrol | |
| Seven (s3) | 23 yrs | 91% | 2,214 | Petrol | |
| Super 7 | 13 yrs | 92% | 569 | Petrol | |
| Seven | 9 yrs | 88% | 342 | Petrol | |
| 7 | 3 yrs | 95% | 114 | Petrol | |
| Super Seven Roadsport | 1 yr | 100% | 48 | Petrol |
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