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R400 FFS

2008 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,378 mi
Last recorded28,378 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven (S3)11,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 FFS
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 28,378 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 28,067 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 24,787 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 21,108 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 17,514 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 12,767 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 12,755 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 12,670 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 12,310 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 11,531 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 11,531 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 10,879 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 9,564 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 8,829 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 7,430 miles

Crack in windsceen outside swept area

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 7,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Crack in windsceen outside swept area

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 5,587 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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R400 FFS is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R400 FFS, 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 R400 FFS registered?

R400 FFS is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 7 October 2008.

Is R400 FFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 FFS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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