Caterham Super vs Caterham 7: MOT reliability compared
Updated 05 September 2026.
12.5%
Caterham 7 MOT failure rate, 1.7 pts lower than Caterham Super
Caterham 7 is the more reliable MOT performer: 12.5% of Caterham 7 MOTs fail versus 14.2% for Caterham Super, a 1.7 point gap.
| Metric | Caterham Super | Caterham 7 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT failure rate | 14.2% | 12.5% |
| Tests analysed | 12,688 | 6,857 |
| Most common failure | Lamps & electrical (35.5%) | Lamps & electrical (34.4%) |
Questions and answers
Which is more reliable, Caterham Super or Caterham 7?
Caterham 7 is the more reliable MOT performer: 12.5% of Caterham 7 MOTs fail versus 14.2% for Caterham Super, a 1.7 point gap.
What is the MOT failure rate of the Caterham Super?
14.2% of Caterham Super MOT tests result in a failure, from 12,688 tests.
What is the MOT failure rate of the Caterham 7?
12.5% of Caterham 7 MOT tests result in a failure, from 6,857 tests.