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GUY 71N

2008 Caterham Seven

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,024 mi
Last recorded30,024 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven12,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUY 71N
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 30,024 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 27,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2024 27,233 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 26,974 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 25,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 22,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 22,240 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre measured at 2-3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 20,093 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 20,093 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 15,633 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2011 15,581 miles

brake pedal rubber worn.

play in rear antiroll bar links.

small stone chips in head light lenses.

windscreen not fitted.

windscreen washer and wipers not fitted.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 15,581 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

brake pedal rubber worn.

play in rear antiroll bar links.

small stone chips in head light lenses.

windscreen not fitted.

windscreen washer and wipers not fitted.

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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GUY 71N is a 2008 Caterham Seven in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 12,764 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GUY 71N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 18 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GUY 71N is a 2008 Caterham Seven, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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