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LG51 MWE

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,271 mi
Last recorded37,271 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 MWE
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 37,271 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 37,238 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 37,032 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 36,193 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 36,188 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements not illuminating (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 17 May 2022 35,659 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 34,757 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 33,663 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 32,257 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 30,022 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017
Fail 15 Aug 2017

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side repeater not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 8,438 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013
Fail 4 Apr 2013

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Feb 2012

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area

fog lamp tell tail light dim in operation

starter motor feed wire rubbing on the oil filter

starter motor feed wire running very close to the sump

Pass 9 Mar 2011 3,333 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 366 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008
Pass 25 Jul 2007 17,450 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 10,876 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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LG51 MWE is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 18,373 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 LG51 MWE, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG51 MWE registered?

LG51 MWE is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is LG51 MWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 MWE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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