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L30 ELK

2009 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

13,425 mi
Last recorded13,425 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven (S3)9,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 ELK
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 13,425 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 13,262 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 12,959 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 12,531 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 11,993 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 11,300 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 10,706 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 10,245 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 9,747 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 9,107 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 8,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 8,969 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 8,087 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 6,890 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 6,546 miles

oil leak from gearbox & rear diff

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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L30 ELK is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 9,885 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 L30 ELK, 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 17 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L30 ELK registered?

L30 ELK is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is L30 ELK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L30 ELK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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