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GN08 SRV

2008 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

11,184 mi
Last recorded11,184 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven (S3)11,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 SRV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 11,184 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2022 11,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 11,137 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 10,577 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 10,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 6,605 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 6,605 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 30 May 2014 6,430 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 6,430 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 4,999 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 4,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

battery mounting loose

Pass 23 Mar 2012 4,780 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

battery mounting loose

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 SRV is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GN08 SRV, 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 SRV registered?

GN08 SRV is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is GN08 SRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN08 SRV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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