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HF56 LFO

2006 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,710 mi
Last recorded6,710 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Caterham Seven (S3)13,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 LFO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 6,710 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 6,363 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 5,727 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 5,727 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 4,904 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 4,103 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 3,941 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 3,874 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 3,874 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 3,748 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 3,653 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 3,385 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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HF56 LFO is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 13,584 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 HF56 LFO, 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 20 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF56 LFO registered?

HF56 LFO is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 6 November 2006.

Is HF56 LFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF56 LFO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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