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LX58 FAM

2008 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

7,228 mi
Last recorded7,228 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven (S3)11,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX58 FAM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 7,228 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 6,852 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 6,737 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 6,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 6,720 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 6,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 6,636 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 6,453 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 6,255 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 6,168 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 6,045 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 5,609 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 5,294 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 5,287 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LX58 FAM is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LX58 FAM, 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 LX58 FAM registered?

LX58 FAM is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is LX58 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX58 FAM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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