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Caterham Seven (S3)

Green and Yellow · Petrol · 1994 · 1,998 cc

L20 HPCMOT history

L20 HPC is a green and yellow petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 18 May 1994. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 22,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2024
Mileage
22,436 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2023
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 HPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Green and Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
18 May 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 HPC was last recorded at 22,436 miles on 23 Aug 2023, 286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
22,150 miles · 25 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
286 miles
Average per year
486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 22,436 miles
  • 2022 – 22,150 miles
  • 2021 – 21,730 miles
  • 2020 – 21,282 miles
  • 2019 – 21,273 miles
  • 2017 – 21,223 miles
  • 2016 – 21,078 miles
  • 2015 – 20,755 miles
  • 2014 – 20,512 miles
  • 2013 – 19,962 miles
  • 2012 – 19,156 miles
  • 2011 – 18,868 miles
  • 2010 – 18,622 miles
  • 2009 – 17,455 miles
  • 2008 – 16,556 miles
  • 2007 – 15,157 miles
  • 2006 – 14,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,436 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,436 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    22,436 miles
    Test number
    398514699123
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail22,436 miles (+286)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,436 miles
    Test number
    333983908710
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass22,150 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    22,150 miles
    Test number
    825908680781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail22,138 miles (+408)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,138 miles
    Test number
    849283400725
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  5. Pass21,730 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    21,730 miles
    Test number
    181306489868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass21,282 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    21,282 miles
    Test number
    892732550478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass21,273 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    21,273 miles
    Test number
    939781824694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass21,223 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    21,223 miles
    Test number
    435509458409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,078 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    21,078 miles
    Test number
    491262314426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,755 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    20,755 miles
    Test number
    543007323124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,512 miles (+550)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    20,512 miles
    Test number
    105620064277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,962 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    19,962 miles
    Test number
    596921333292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,156 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    19,156 miles
    Test number
    926146232241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,868 miles (+246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    18,868 miles
    Test number
    457132021209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass18,622 miles (+1,167)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    18,622 miles
    Test number
    624431210298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear outer drive shaft gaitor has a small hole

  16. Pass17,455 miles (+899)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    17,455 miles
    Test number
    472396479113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,556 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,556 miles
    Test number
    360151548146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,157 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    15,157 miles
    Test number
    344416607126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,014 miles
    Test number
    593679606173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 HPC

Does L20 HPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L20 HPC expired on 31 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L20 HPC?
The MOT on L20 HPC expired on 31 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L20 HPC done?
L20 HPC was recorded at 22,436 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2023, an average of 486 miles a year.
Has L20 HPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 HPC has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L20 HPC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L20 HPC find?
L20 HPC passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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