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C7 LJV

2020 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

49,132 mi
Last recorded49,132 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 LJV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 49,132 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 38,846 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 45,307 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 38,544 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 33,881 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 26,682 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 38,454 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 37,410 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 36,816 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 36,525 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 35,418 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 34,759 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 34,756 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,364 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 33,444 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,261 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 32,737 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 32,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 31,879 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 31,367 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 30,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 29,530 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 29,530 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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C7 LJV is a 2020 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 C7 LJV, 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 6 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 LJV registered?

C7 LJV is a 2020 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 17 June 2020.

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