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L7 FJM

2008 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

24,887 mi
Last recorded24,887 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven (S3)11,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 FJM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 24,887 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 24,134 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 23,235 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 22,305 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 21,455 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 20,952 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 19,775 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 18,208 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 16,948 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 15,719 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 14,692 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 13,551 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 12,346 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 12,304 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 11,136 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 9,757 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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L7 FJM is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green 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 L7 FJM, 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 L7 FJM registered?

L7 FJM is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is L7 FJM safe to buy?

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