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B24 EJC

1996 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,865 mi
Last recorded20,865 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Caterham Seven (S3)24,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 EJC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 20,865 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 20,849 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 20,612 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 20,612 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 20,604 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))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 20,198 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 20,127 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 19,993 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 19,702 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 19,368 miles

Slight Weep From O/S/R Axel

Pass 24 Aug 2018 18,864 miles

O/S/R Axel, Slightly Weeping Oil

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 18,562 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 17,655 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 17,655 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle exhaust (4.1.D.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 16,557 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 16,545 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside headlamp has poor beam pattern.

Unidentified fluid on offside rear brake back plate.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,502 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 16,469 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?

Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 476
Steering rack gaiter split 309
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 185
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B24 EJC is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 24,518 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 (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B24 EJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven (S3) typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 30 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B24 EJC registered?

B24 EJC is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 24 January 1996.

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