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L70 SVN

2011 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,434 mi
Last recorded24,434 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Caterham Seven (S3)9,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 SVN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 24,434 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 23,132 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 21,375 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 20,497 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 20,124 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 19,324 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 17,472 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 14,810 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 14,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 11,303 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 11,303 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 5,863 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 5,509 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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L70 SVN is a 2011 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 9,947 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 L70 SVN, 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 15 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L70 SVN registered?

L70 SVN is a 2011 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 24 June 2011.

Is L70 SVN safe to buy?

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