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VX08 AVC

2008 Caterham Seven

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,312 mi
Last recorded16,312 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven12,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 AVC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 16,312 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 16,064 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 14,792 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear slight play in rear universal joint

Pass 25 May 2018 13,262 miles

Offside front steering rack gaitor deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2017 11,680 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 8,957 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 8,956 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped in engine bay (3.6.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured floor pan (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 8,505 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 7,727 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 5,452 miles

play in o/s rack arm

spare no plates in car

Pass 9 May 2012 4,093 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011

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

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)

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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VX08 AVC is a 2008 Caterham Seven in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2008 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 12,764 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX08 AVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 18 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VX08 AVC registered?

VX08 AVC is a 2008 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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