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RX58 KFT

2008 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

11,825 mi
Last recorded11,825 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven12,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX58 KFT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 11,825 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 11,060 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 9,443 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 9,100 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 9,100 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 8,541 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 7,859 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 7,834 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 5,080 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 5,079 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 4,905 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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RX58 KFT is a 2008 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RX58 KFT, 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 RX58 KFT registered?

RX58 KFT is a 2008 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is RX58 KFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX58 KFT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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