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L7 GXG

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

52,372 mi
Last recorded52,372 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 GXG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 52,372 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 52,083 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 51,640 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 51,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 50,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 49,999 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 49,626 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 48,804 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 48,150 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 47,356 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 46,694 miles

both front brakes have slight bind

Pass 19 Nov 2014 45,823 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 45,037 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 44,170 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 43,153 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 43,123 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,994 miles

slight brake imbalance on front axle

Pass 10 Nov 2009 41,245 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,529 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 36,734 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 36,591 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 GXG is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,286 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 L7 GXG, 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 31 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 GXG registered?

L7 GXG is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 9 November 1995.

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