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J7 LFO

2006 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

1,716 mi
Last recorded1,716 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Caterham Seven (S3)13,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 LFO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 1,716 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 1,484 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 820 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 719 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019
Pass 14 Mar 2018 27,427 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 21,666 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 14,881 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 7,817 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 3,600 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 3,025 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 3,023 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2012
Pass 8 Feb 2011 535 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 12,100 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 10,747 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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J7 LFO is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 J7 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 J7 LFO registered?

J7 LFO is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 26 January 2006.

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The MOT history for J7 LFO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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