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C7 JHU

2008 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,872 mi
Last recorded35,872 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven (S3)11,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 35,872 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 33,079 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 29,232 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 24,437 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 20,710 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 16,612 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 11,774 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 7,377 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 4,337 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 JHU is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JHU, 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 JHU registered?

C7 JHU is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is C7 JHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 JHU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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