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S7 VGG

2008 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

16,235 mi
Last recorded16,235 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven12,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 VGG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 16,235 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 14,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 13,906 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 13,712 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 13,178 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 13,043 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 12,823 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 12,394 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 11,346 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 10,141 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 8,802 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 8,792 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2014 7,383 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 6,815 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 6,067 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 5,313 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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S7 VGG is a 2008 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 S7 VGG, 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 S7 VGG registered?

S7 VGG is a 2008 Caterham Seven, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is S7 VGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S7 VGG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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