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LJ56 XSX

2006 Caterham Seven (S3)

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,399 mi
Last recorded22,399 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Caterham Seven (S3)13,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 XSX
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2026 22,399 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 19,362 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 17,444 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 16,731 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 15,128 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 12,947 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 10,860 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 10,212 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 9,721 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 8,819 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 8,302 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 8,173 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2011 7,521 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 7,349 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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LJ56 XSX is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 13,584 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 LJ56 XSX, 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 20 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 LJ56 XSX registered?

LJ56 XSX is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is LJ56 XSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ56 XSX shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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