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L7 UOU

1996 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,046 mi
Last recorded35,046 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Caterham Seven (S3)24,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 UOU
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 35,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 34,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 34,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 33,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 33,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 32,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2019 32,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Oct 2018 31,290 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres show signs of contact with suspension

various oil leaks

Pass 2 Sep 2017 30,078 miles

Various oil leaks

Fail 2 Sep 2017 30,078 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Various oil leaks

Pass 17 Sep 2016 27,458 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 27,315 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

signs of oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2015 25,181 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 23,816 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 22,366 miles

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 22,298 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 5,457 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 4,243 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 1,383 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 UOU is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 24,518 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 UOU, 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 30 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L7 UOU registered?

L7 UOU is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is L7 UOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 UOU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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