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L688 HBL

1993 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,979 mi
Last recorded30,979 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 Caterham Seven (S3)23,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL688 HBL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 30,979 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 30,697 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 30,609 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 30,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 30,607 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 30,274 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 29,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2012 29,714 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 29,329 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,176 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 29,176 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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L688 HBL is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 23,663 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 L688 HBL, 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 33 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L688 HBL registered?

L688 HBL is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 19 October 1993.

Is L688 HBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L688 HBL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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