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C7 GKO

2008 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,889 mi
Last recorded15,889 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven (S3)11,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 GKO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 15,889 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 13,917 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 13,219 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 12,771 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 12,456 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 12,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2020 10,059 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 9,963 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 8,584 miles

flat underside

Fail 10 Jul 2018 8,584 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

flat underside

Pass 10 Jul 2017 7,332 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 7,332 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 5,490 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 5,420 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 5,216 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 4,791 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 4,556 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 4,556 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 4,183 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 2,890 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?

Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 476
Steering rack gaiter split 309
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 185
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C7 GKO is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 11,205 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 Seven (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C7 GKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven (S3) typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 18 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 GKO registered?

C7 GKO is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 June 2008.

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