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Caterham Seven

Green and Yellow · Petrol · 1995 · 1,998 cc

L75 SHYMOT history

L75 SHY is a green and yellow petrol Caterham Seven first used on 13 Apr 1995. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 17,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
17,539 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L75 SHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven
Colour
Green and Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
13 Apr 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L75 SHY was last recorded at 17,539 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
17,529 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 17,539 miles
  • 2017 – 17,242 miles
  • 2016 – 17,030 miles
  • 2013 – 16,833 miles
  • 2012 – 16,086 miles
  • 2009 – 15,848 miles
  • 2008 – 15,394 miles
  • 2007 – 14,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,539 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Slight knock in steering

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

11 tests since 5 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,539 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    17,539 miles
    Test number
    439986769452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail17,529 miles (+287)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,529 miles
    Test number
    568912715660
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass17,242 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    17,242 miles
    Test number
    993780363963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass17,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    17,030 miles
    Test number
    389685118557
    • AdvisorySlight knock in steering

  5. Fail17,030 miles (+197)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,030 miles
    Test number
    612344874096
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisorySlight knock in steering

  6. Pass16,833 miles (+747)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    16,833 miles
    Test number
    637318033138
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight play in o/s of steering rack

  7. Pass16,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    16,086 miles
    Test number
    305335742169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail16,086 miles (+238)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,086 miles
    Test number
    806546232181
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteHandbrake not working ?
    • NoteSlight bind offside front brake

  9. Pass15,848 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    15,848 miles
    Test number
    420449729272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,394 miles (+911)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    15,394 miles
    Test number
    953564418201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    14,483 miles
    Test number
    963065097043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L75 SHY

Does L75 SHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L75 SHY expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L75 SHY?
The MOT on L75 SHY expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L75 SHY done?
L75 SHY was recorded at 17,539 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 165 miles a year.
Has L75 SHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L75 SHY has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L75 SHY 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 L75 SHY find?
L75 SHY passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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