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RK08 AAV

2008 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

17,626 mi
Last recorded17,626 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven (S3)11,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 AAV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 17,626 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 17,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 17,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 16,436 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 16,313 miles

windscreen has a chip in it

Pass 31 Oct 2022 16,160 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 12,484 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 9,424 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 8,564 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 7,273 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 7,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 7,191 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 7,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 6,887 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower uj (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 6,817 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2014 6,432 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 6,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 May 2013 5,868 miles

no windscreen fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2012 5,040 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 3,767 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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RK08 AAV is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RK08 AAV, 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 RK08 AAV registered?

RK08 AAV is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 10 March 2008.

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