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L75 SHY

1995 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,539 mi
Last recorded17,539 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven22,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL75 SHY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 17,539 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 17,529 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2017 17,242 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 17,030 miles

slight knock in steering

Fail 19 Apr 2016 17,030 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight knock in steering

Pass 18 May 2013 16,833 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 24 May 2012 16,086 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 16,086 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

handbrake not working ?

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 17 Aug 2009 15,848 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 15,394 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 14,483 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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L75 SHY is a 1995 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1995 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 22,546 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L75 SHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 31 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L75 SHY registered?

L75 SHY is a 1995 Caterham Seven, first registered on 13 April 1995.

Is L75 SHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L75 SHY 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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