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L10 HYM

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,442 mi
Last recorded5,442 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 HYM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 5,442 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 5,442 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 5,442 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 5,442 miles

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

Offside Rear mudguard damaged

brake fluid low

Fail 27 Mar 2023 5,442 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear mudguard damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake fluid low

Pass 23 Mar 2022 5,982 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 5,962 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 5,942 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 5,442 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 5,442 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 5,442 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 5,442 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 5,442 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 5,389 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 5,324 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 5,501 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 5,401 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 5,140 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 5,148 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 5,148 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L10 HYM is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 17,828 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 L10 HYM, 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 27 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L10 HYM registered?

L10 HYM is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 July 1999.

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