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W861 LHN

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

26,249 mi
Last recorded26,249 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW861 LHN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 26,249 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both sides handbrake efforts low

Pass 5 Sep 2024 25,580 miles

handbrake efforts low both sides

Pass 1 Sep 2023 25,075 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer bobin badly deteriorated

parking brake low effort both sides

Pass 9 Sep 2022 24,610 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 24,570 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 24,226 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 23,771 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 23,742 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 23,460 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 23,041 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 23,000 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 22,506 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 21,990 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery reserve low,slight oil leak.headlamp aims on upper limits

Pass 9 Apr 2015 21,404 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 19,991 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 19,991 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 18,430 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 18,430 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 16,869 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,705 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 15,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 13,469 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,318 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 10,081 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 9,485 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 8,141 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 8,141 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W861 LHN is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 16,995 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 W861 LHN, 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 26 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W861 LHN registered?

W861 LHN is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 13 March 2000.

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