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DP07 CAT

2008 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

8,686 mi
Last recorded8,686 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven (S3)11,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP07 CAT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2026 8,686 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 8,448 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 8,024 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 7,508 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 6,075 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 5,959 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 5,808 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 5,516 miles

Front Lower slight play in steering uj

Pass 22 May 2018 5,065 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 4,879 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 4,788 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 May 2015 4,432 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough in rotation

Pass 23 May 2014 4,039 miles

offside rear upper suspension arm very close to fouling on brake caliper

Pass 24 May 2013 3,267 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 2,931 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 2,451 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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DP07 CAT is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DP07 CAT, 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 DP07 CAT registered?

DP07 CAT is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 21 April 2008.

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