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LJ09 FHC

2009 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

38,076 mi
Last recorded38,076 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven (S3)9,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 FHC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 38,076 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 36,777 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 36,193 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 34,773 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 34,001 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 33,117 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2020 32,957 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 32,953 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 31,512 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 30,273 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 28,123 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 26,432 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 23,218 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 21,146 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 17,592 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 15,312 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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LJ09 FHC is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 9,885 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 LJ09 FHC, 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 17 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ09 FHC registered?

LJ09 FHC is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 3 April 2009.

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The MOT history for LJ09 FHC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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