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YN08 RNX

2008 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,350 mi
Last recorded66,350 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven (S3)11,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 RNX
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 21 May 2025 66,350 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 66,067 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 65,334 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 64,951 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 63,786 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 62,922 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 60,412 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 59,542 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 58,604 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 57,299 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 55,388 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 46,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 32,918 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 9,153 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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YN08 RNX is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 YN08 RNX, 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 YN08 RNX registered?

YN08 RNX is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 19 August 2008.

Is YN08 RNX safe to buy?

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