MOT Status
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17,850 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
reverse light dull
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
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
battery loose
engine oil leak
movement in offside rear half shaft
play in nearside rear wheel bearing
play in steering column
front tyres getting low
handbrake only just passing
offside rear brake slightly tight
slight play in steering post
tyre size 185/70/13
nearside front steering rack gaitor cracking
oil leak from engine
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
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
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
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?
Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is L7 LOT safe to buy?
The MOT history for L7 LOT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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