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R400 WAX

2008 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,280 mi
Last recorded26,280 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven12,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 26,280 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 24,486 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 24,390 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 24,194 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 23,904 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 20,589 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 16,881 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 15,814 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 15,507 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2014 14,960 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 14,960 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 14,604 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 12,415 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 9,924 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 WAX is a 2008 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WAX, 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 WAX registered?

R400 WAX is a 2008 Caterham Seven, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is R400 WAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 WAX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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