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L7 VRM

2006 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,678 mi
Last recorded20,678 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Caterham Seven (S3)13,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 VRM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 May 2025 20,678 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 20,509 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 20,097 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 19,034 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 17,078 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 16,394 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 14,798 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 13,193 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 11,786 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 10,250 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 9,013 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 7,067 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 4,783 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 4,240 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 2,925 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 VRM is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

L7 VRM is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is L7 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 VRM shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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