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L831 ULX

1994 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,345 mi
Last recorded5,345 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Caterham Seven (S3)27,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL831 ULX
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 5,345 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 5,333 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 5,269 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 15,482 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 15,482 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 15,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2017 15,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 15,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 15,482 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 15,482 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 15,482 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 May 2013 15,482 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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L831 ULX is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L831 ULX, 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.

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What year was L831 ULX registered?

L831 ULX is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1994.

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