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LX08 GXB

2008 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

16,873 mi
Last recorded16,873 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven12,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 GXB
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 16,873 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2026 16,827 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 16,672 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 15,865 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 15,331 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 14,963 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 14,570 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 14,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 13,555 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 13,114 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 13,042 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 12,686 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 12,313 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 12,312 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 7,622 miles

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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LX08 GXB is a 2008 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LX08 GXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX08 GXB registered?

LX08 GXB is a 2008 Caterham Seven, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is LX08 GXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 GXB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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