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L705 FPD

1994 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

81,260 mi
Last recorded81,260 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Caterham Seven (S3)27,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL705 FPD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 81,260 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 80,026 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 79,058 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 78,584 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 77,959 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 77,186 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 75,424 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 74,780 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 74,165 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 73,193 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,459 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 69,271 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 69,271 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 67,661 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 66,433 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

evidence that rear anti roll bar may be fouling n/s/r arch

slight roughness felt in steering rack when vehicle jacked up

Pass 31 Mar 2009 62,466 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 58,314 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 27 Mar 2007 52,292 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 44,615 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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L705 FPD is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 L705 FPD, 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 L705 FPD registered?

L705 FPD is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L705 FPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L705 FPD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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