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L7 WOW

1994 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

69,834 mi
Last recorded69,834 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Caterham Seven (S3)27,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 WOW
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 69,834 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 66,202 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 65,305 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 63,535 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 60,289 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 57,909 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2020 56,910 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 56,409 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 55,811 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 55,109 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 50,214 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 46,063 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 42,786 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 42,604 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 40,743 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 37,649 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,284 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2010 30,341 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,187 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre slightly scared on inside wall

Pass 8 Apr 2008 22,533 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 20,010 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,760 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 WOW is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 27,444 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 WOW, 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 32 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 WOW registered?

L7 WOW is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 6 May 1994.

Is L7 WOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 WOW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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