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RK08 HKX

2008 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

27,159 mi
Last recorded27,159 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven (S3)11,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 HKX
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 27,159 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 24,868 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 24,845 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 24,837 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 24,746 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 24,215 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 23,942 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 23,405 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 23,405 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 21,109 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 19,286 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 15,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 13,120 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 13,015 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 13,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 12,836 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 11,778 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 8,952 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 8,952 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HKX is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HKX, 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 HKX registered?

RK08 HKX is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is RK08 HKX safe to buy?

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