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L7 LOT

1993 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

17,850 mi
Last recorded17,850 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Caterham Seven (S3)23,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 LOT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 17,850 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 17,741 miles

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

reverse light dull

Fail 27 May 2025 17,740 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

offside handbrake lever slight tight

offside rear tyre under inflated

reverse light dull

Pass 31 Jul 2024 17,498 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 16,961 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 16,110 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 15,044 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 14,779 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 14,763 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 14,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tack control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2014 13,646 miles

battery loose

engine oil leak

movement in offside rear half shaft

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

play in steering column

Pass 10 May 2012 13,574 miles

front tyres getting low

handbrake only just passing

offside rear brake slightly tight

slight play in steering post

tyre size 185/70/13

Pass 11 May 2011 12,478 miles

nearside front steering rack gaitor cracking

oil leak from engine

Fail 9 May 2011 12,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front steering rack gaitor cracking

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 May 2010 11,573 miles

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

play in rear wheel bearings on load test

slight oil leak at filter housing

Pass 8 Apr 2009 8,711 miles

battery held down with cords

nearside steering rack boot starting to split

oil leak from engine

slight play in offside front and rear wheel bearings

slight play in rack

sump damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2008 7,518 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 7,518 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 7,421 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 LOT is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 23,663 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 LOT, 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 33 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 LOT registered?

L7 LOT is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1993.

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