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C167 LTO

1985 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,446 mi
Last recorded25,446 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Caterham Seven (S3)40,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC167 LTO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 May 2025 25,446 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 25,346 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 25,255 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 25,221 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 25,204 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 25,108 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 24,992 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 24,850 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 24,713 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 24,570 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 May 2014 23,973 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 May 2013 23,858 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 32,620 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 23,365 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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C167 LTO is a 1985 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 40,712 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C167 LTO, 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 41 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C167 LTO registered?

C167 LTO is a 1985 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C167 LTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C167 LTO shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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