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HF08 AAZ

2008 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

24,194 mi
Last recorded24,194 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven (S3)11,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 AAZ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 24,194 miles

Nearside Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jan 2025 22,233 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover perishing

Pass 24 Jan 2024 17,473 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 14,261 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 8,847 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 8,747 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 8,681 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 8,508 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 8,246 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated system still supported

Pass 22 Mar 2016 7,736 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 7,228 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 6,503 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 6,503 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 5,842 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 5,610 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 5,075 miles

rear exhaust - slight deterioration to rubber mounting.

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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HF08 AAZ is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow 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 HF08 AAZ, 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 HF08 AAZ registered?

HF08 AAZ is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HF08 AAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF08 AAZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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