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L7 VGC

2008 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,685 mi
Last recorded11,685 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven (S3)11,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 11,685 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 11,513 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 11,448 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 10,989 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 10,487 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 9,953 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 8,734 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 8,566 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 8,421 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 7,782 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 7,195 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 6,615 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 5,509 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 4,591 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 VGC is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 L7 VGC, 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 L7 VGC registered?

L7 VGC is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is L7 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 VGC shows 14 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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