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AE08 EXN

2008 Caterham 7

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,705 mi
Last recorded34,705 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Caterham 712,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 EXN
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 34,705 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 32,710 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 30,435 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 26,568 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 26,430 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 26,430 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 25,484 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 24,047 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 20,780 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 20,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 20,667 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 209,147 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 18,909 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 17,539 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 17,539 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 15,561 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 12,087 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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AE08 EXN is a 2008 Caterham 7 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 12,099 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 EXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 18 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE08 EXN registered?

AE08 EXN is a 2008 Caterham 7, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is AE08 EXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 EXN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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