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L571 HYN

1994 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,236 mi
Last recorded76,236 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Caterham Seven (S3)27,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL571 HYN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 76,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 75,070 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 75,060 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2023 72,701 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 72,695 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 72,061 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 72,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2019 70,875 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 69,616 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 68,844 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 67,710 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 66,418 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 63,889 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 61,521 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 59,732 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 57,751 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 55,452 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 53,069 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 49,711 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 46,070 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 41,926 miles

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

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

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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L571 HYN is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 27,444 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 L571 HYN, 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 32 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L571 HYN registered?

L571 HYN is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 16 July 1994.

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The MOT history for L571 HYN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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