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CA08 RAM

2010 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,459 mi
Last recorded12,459 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Caterham Seven (S3)8,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 RAM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2025 12,459 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 11,718 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 10,903 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 10,812 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 10,685 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 10,499 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 10,468 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 9,655 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 8,253 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm rear rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 8,253 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm rear rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 6,048 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 4,826 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 3,761 miles

rear tyres perished (inner) , but not through to cord

Pass 9 Aug 2013 2,844 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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CA08 RAM is a 2010 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2010 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 8,955 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 CA08 RAM, 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 16 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CA08 RAM is a 2010 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 13 August 2010.

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