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LJ07 AKO

2007 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,258 mi
Last recorded8,258 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven (S3)12,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 AKO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 8,258 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 8,248 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 8,203 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 8,185 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 8,109 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 7,986 miles

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

engine misfiring

Fail 6 May 2016 7,986 miles

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

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

engine misfiring

Pass 16 May 2014 7,705 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 7,701 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 7,101 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 7,090 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 6,980 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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LJ07 AKO is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 12,843 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 LJ07 AKO, 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 19 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ07 AKO registered?

LJ07 AKO is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 April 2007.

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