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LY06 XDE

2006 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

20,706 mi
Last recorded20,706 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Caterham Seven (S3)13,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 XDE
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 20,706 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 19,307 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 18,581 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 18,380 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 16,538 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 14,788 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 12,285 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 12,285 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 9,281 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 8,968 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 8,735 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 8,556 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 7,891 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 7,592 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 7,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 7,192 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 6,648 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 5,718 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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LY06 XDE is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LY06 XDE, 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.

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What year was LY06 XDE registered?

LY06 XDE is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 August 2006.

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