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RK08 JLO

2008 Caterham Seven (S3)

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,714 mi
Last recorded6,714 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven (S3)11,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 JLO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 6,714 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 6,439 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 5,737 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 4,761 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 3,629 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 May 2020 3,629 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2019 3,500 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 2,001 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 1,581 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 1,092 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 1,092 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 280 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014
Fail 13 Feb 2014

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 5,672 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 JLO is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JLO, 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 JLO registered?

RK08 JLO is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 19 August 2008.

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