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GN08 NWB

2008 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,500 mi
Last recorded10,500 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven (S3)11,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 NWB
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 10,500 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 10,306 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 8,825 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 8,730 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 7,942 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 7,912 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 7,792 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 7,573 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 6,951 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 5,895 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 5,817 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 5,139 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 4,764 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 4,451 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 4,226 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 4,028 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 3,970 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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GN08 NWB is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 GN08 NWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN08 NWB registered?

GN08 NWB is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is GN08 NWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN08 NWB shows 17 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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