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CA08 RUM

2008 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

35,761 mi
Last recorded35,761 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven (S3)11,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 RUM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 35,761 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 33,354 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 33,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 31,329 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 29,263 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 8 May 2019 28,143 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 26,381 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 23,993 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 27 May 2016 23,265 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 22,543 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 22,410 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres approaching limits

Pass 15 Apr 2013 19,017 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 16,059 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 12,654 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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 RUM is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CA08 RUM, 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 CA08 RUM registered?

CA08 RUM is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 March 2008.

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