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RK08 HGD

2008 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,101 mi
Last recorded13,101 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven (S3)11,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 HGD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 13,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 12,129 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 11,366 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 11,075 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 11,072 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 10,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 10,570 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 10,257 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 10,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 9,939 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 9,464 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 9,050 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 8,585 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 8,044 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 7,215 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 6,905 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 6,194 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 5,609 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 HGD is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RK08 HGD, 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 HGD registered?

RK08 HGD is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 July 2008.

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