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V11 UES

2008 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,557 mi
Last recorded14,557 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven12,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 14,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 14,543 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached A frame (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 13,608 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 12,253 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 9,918 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 7,999 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 7,961 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 6,342 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 4,191 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 UES is a 2008 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V11 UES, 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 UES registered?

V11 UES is a 2008 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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