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L7 FSN

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,014 mi
Last recorded41,014 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 FSN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 41,014 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 39,924 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 38,505 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 38,503 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 36,740 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 35,100 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 33,253 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 33,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 31,203 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 31,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 29,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 27,287 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 25,222 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 24,501 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 24,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 May 2015 20,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2015 20,690 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 20,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 20,431 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 19,342 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no windscreen or wipers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 May 2012 18,799 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 17,538 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 15,630 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 15,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 15,222 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 14,298 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 13,326 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 11,396 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)

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 FSN is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FSN, 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 FSN registered?

L7 FSN is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 November 1999.

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