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R15 OSV

2008 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

28,688 mi
Last recorded28,688 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven (S3)11,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 OSV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 28,688 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 25,214 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 23,718 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 20,028 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 19,810 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 19,745 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 19,705 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 19,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 19,324 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 19,183 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 18,955 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 18,638 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 18,638 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 17,972 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 17,491 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n.s.r.& o.s.r. suspension tie rods chafing brake calipers slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2011 16,244 miles

NOTE: no windscreen fitted at time of test

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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R15 OSV is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,595cc 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 R15 OSV, 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 R15 OSV registered?

R15 OSV is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 15 February 2008.

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The MOT history for R15 OSV 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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