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L7 EVN

1996 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

34,642 mi
Last recorded34,642 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Caterham Seven (S3)24,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 EVN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 34,642 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 31,766 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 30,260 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 30,211 miles

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

n/s o/s front brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2021 30,163 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 30,157 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 30,031 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 29,932 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 29,520 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 29,481 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 29,467 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 29,277 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,277 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 29,136 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 29,136 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 29,001 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 28,467 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,767 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 27,767 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 26,970 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 25,741 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 23,095 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 21,528 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 EVN is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 24,518 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 EVN, 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 30 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L7 EVN registered?

L7 EVN is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is L7 EVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 EVN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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