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R400 RKS

2008 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

31,071 mi
Last recorded31,071 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven12,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 RKS
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 31,071 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 30,316 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 29,919 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 29,249 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 27,717 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 26,470 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 25,361 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 23,753 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 23,276 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 20,560 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 19,488 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 16,482 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 15,092 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 15,092 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 13,225 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 11,472 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 8,316 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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R400 RKS is a 2008 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R400 RKS, 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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What year was R400 RKS registered?

R400 RKS is a 2008 Caterham Seven, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is R400 RKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 RKS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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