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V11 DHO

2008 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

22,812 mi
Last recorded22,812 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven12,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 DHO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 22,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 22,812 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 20,943 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 19,476 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 18,393 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 16,944 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 15,966 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 14,534 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 12,962 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 11,766 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 10,378 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 9,981 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 9,462 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 8,689 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 6,605 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 5,982 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 5,670 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 5,018 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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V11 DHO is a 2008 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V11 DHO, 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 V11 DHO registered?

V11 DHO is a 2008 Caterham Seven, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is V11 DHO safe to buy?

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