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LP12 OAH

2012 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

11,071 mi
Last recorded11,071 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Caterham Seven (S3)9,583 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 OAH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 11,071 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 10,419 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 9,598 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 8,839 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 7,765 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 6,792 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 5,193 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 5,192 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid bleed nipple leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 4,655 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 4,266 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 3,799 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 3,346 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 3,346 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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LP12 OAH is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 9,583 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 LP12 OAH, 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 14 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LP12 OAH registered?

LP12 OAH is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is LP12 OAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP12 OAH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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