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L7 FST

2006 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,437 mi
Last recorded23,437 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Caterham Seven (S3)13,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 FST
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 23,437 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 22,727 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 22,727 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 22,097 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 22,097 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 21,578 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 20,955 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 20,122 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 19,746 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 18,693 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 18,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 17,420 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 17,420 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 16,261 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 13,246 miles

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 13,246 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 11,499 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 11,439 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 11,222 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 10,689 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 9,482 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 9,482 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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 FST is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 13,584 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 FST, 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 20 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L7 FST registered?

L7 FST is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 27 April 2006.

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