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L7 XTC

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,323 mi
Last recorded10,323 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 XTC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 10,323 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 10,226 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 10,042 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 9,757 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 9,543 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 9,543 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 9,156 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 9,156 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 8,678 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 XTC is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,286 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 XTC, 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 31 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L7 XTC?

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What year was L7 XTC registered?

L7 XTC is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is L7 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 XTC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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