2008 Caterham Seven (S3) 1.6L Petrol · DP07 CAT
2008 Caterham Seven (S3) (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 8,697 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,697 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DP07 CAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 8,697 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DP07 CAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) (DP07 CAT) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
DP07 CAT Mileage History
- 15/06/20237,508 mi
- 06/06/20248,024 mi+516 mi
- 09/06/20258,448 mi+424 mi
- 18/06/20268,686 mi+238 mi
- 25/06/20268,697 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 393 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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