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L7 AAH

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,054 mi
Last recorded31,054 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 AAH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 31,054 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 30,253 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 30,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 29,811 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 29,187 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 27,383 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 27,365 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 26,806 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 26,040 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes and outer links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 25,675 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 25,668 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 25,398 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 24,958 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 23,493 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 22,554 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 22,135 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 22,135 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,279 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 21,213 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 19,551 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 19,551 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,392 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 16,880 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 15,525 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 13,553 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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L7 AAH is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 17,828 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 L7 AAH, 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 27 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L7 AAH registered?

L7 AAH is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 August 1999.

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