2010 Caterham Seven (S3) 1.6L Petrol · CA08 RAM
2010 Caterham Seven (S3) (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2010. Recorded mileage 12,459 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,459 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2010
- Engine
- 1598cc
CA08 RAM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/09/2025
- 12,459 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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CA08 RAM Mileage History
- 02/09/202210,812 mi
- 31/08/202310,903 mi+91 mi
- 29/08/202411,718 mi+815 mi
- 29/09/202512,459 mi+741 mi
Average of roughly 536 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
CA08 RAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Caterham Seven (S3) (CA08 RAM) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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