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L777 SEV

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

52,460 mi
Last recorded52,460 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL777 SEV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 52,460 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 52,455 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 51,730 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 51,457 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 50,924 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 50,874 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 50,222 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 49,091 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 47,986 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 46,229 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 46,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear axle half shaft seal potentially leaking oil onto rear brake shoes.

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 43,817 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 43,817 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 39,072 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 38,002 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 38,002 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 36,001 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 33,437 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 33,437 miles

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

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

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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L777 SEV is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,286 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 L777 SEV, 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 31 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L777 SEV registered?

L777 SEV is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 21 April 1995.

Is L777 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L777 SEV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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