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CX58 MTJ

2008 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,605 mi
Last recorded22,605 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven (S3)11,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX58 MTJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 22,605 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 22,458 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 21,718 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 21,688 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 20,828 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 19,308 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 19,306 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 16,255 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 15,672 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 15,624 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nsr brake binding

Pass 2 Oct 2014 14,419 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 12,506 miles

N/S/F upper suspension arm fouling the chassis

O/S/F upper suspension arm fouling the chassis

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 12,506 miles

N/S/F upper suspension arm fouling the chassis

O/S/F upper suspension arm fouling the chassis

Pass 15 Oct 2012 10,943 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 8,901 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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CX58 MTJ is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CX58 MTJ, 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 CX58 MTJ registered?

CX58 MTJ is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 14 October 2008.

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