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LX08 EKD

2008 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

7,952 mi
Last recorded7,952 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven (S3)11,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 EKD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 7,952 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 7,433 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 7,417 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 7,401 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 7,266 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 7,100 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 7,088 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 7,088 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 7,045 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 7,044 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 7,044 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 7,022 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 6,958 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 6,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 6,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LX08 EKD is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LX08 EKD, 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 LX08 EKD registered?

LX08 EKD is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 27 March 2008.

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