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W3 NRN

2008 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

20,899 mi
Last recorded20,899 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven (S3)11,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 NRN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 20,899 miles

Nearside Front Outer steering rack boot not secure

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 19,964 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 17,208 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 17,208 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 17,133 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 16,980 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 16,493 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 15,974 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 15,403 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 15,403 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Coolant leak

Pass 22 May 2018 14,633 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 14,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 12,639 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 11,827 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 11,827 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 11,270 miles

interior mirror missing

Fail 28 Apr 2012 11,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

interior mirror missing

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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W3 NRN is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W3 NRN, 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 W3 NRN registered?

W3 NRN is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 18 July 2008.

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