2008 Caterham Seven (S3) 1.6L Petrol · ES04 APE
2008 Caterham Seven (S3) (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2008. Recorded mileage 23,917 miles. MOT valid until 20/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1596cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
ES04 APE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 23,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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ES04 APE Mileage History
- 07/11/202221,903 mi
- 30/10/202322,516 mi+613 mi
- 30/10/202322,516 mi
- 02/07/202522,523 mi+7 mi
- 22/07/202623,917 mi+1,394 mi
Average of roughly 544 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ES04 APE 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) (ES04 APE) between November 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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