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L777 VEN

1994 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,462 mi
Last recorded43,462 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Caterham Seven (S3)27,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL777 VEN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 43,462 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 43,084 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 42,807 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 42,283 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 41,778 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 41,177 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 40,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 40,003 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 39,586 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 39,011 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 38,388 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 38,008 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 37,550 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 36,980 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 36,464 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,341 miles

Slight oil leak from N/S hub.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,682 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,134 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 33,619 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 32,870 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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L777 VEN is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L777 VEN, 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 L777 VEN registered?

L777 VEN is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 7 December 1994.

Is L777 VEN safe to buy?

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