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S8 EVN

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

30,280 mi
Last recorded30,280 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 EVN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 30,280 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 30,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 29,535 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 29,040 miles

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 27,996 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 27,365 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 27,364 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 25,944 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 24,620 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 24,100 miles

flat under body nothing to check

Pass 14 Mar 2017 23,748 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 21,388 miles

FRONT WINSCREEN WASHERS WEAK

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 17,757 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 17,255 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 16,180 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 15,547 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 14,809 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 12,740 miles

rear brake application on maximum allowed of 25%

Pass 19 Apr 2008 11,837 miles

front n umber plate cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2007 10,168 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 9,931 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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S8 EVN is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 16,995 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 S8 EVN, 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 26 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S8 EVN registered?

S8 EVN is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 9 August 2000.

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