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Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue and Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 1,599 cc

L77 NAWMOT history

L77 NAW is a blue and silver petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 1 Nov 1994. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 69,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
69,823 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 NAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Nov 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 NAW was last recorded at 69,823 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,532 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
291 miles
Average per year
2,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,823 miles
  • 2025 – 69,532 miles
  • 2024 – 68,971 miles
  • 2023 – 68,564 miles
  • 2021 – 67,182 miles
  • 2020 – 64,618 miles
  • 2019 – 63,066 miles
  • 2018 – 60,648 miles
  • 2017 – 58,903 miles
  • 2016 – 57,798 miles
  • 2015 – 55,940 miles
  • 2014 – 53,868 miles
  • 2013 – 51,594 miles
  • 2012 – 49,238 miles
  • 2011 – 45,482 miles
  • 2010 – 43,227 miles
  • 2009 – 38,038 miles
  • 2008 – 34,951 miles
  • 2007 – 32,488 miles
  • 2006 – 28,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,823 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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,823 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    69,823 miles
    Test number
    166986019369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,532 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    69,532 miles
    Test number
    762036015307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,971 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    68,971 miles
    Test number
    967923343369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,564 miles (+1,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,564 miles
    Test number
    753204184622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass67,182 miles (+2,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,182 miles
    Test number
    533195619965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass64,618 miles (+1,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,618 miles
    Test number
    873587775393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both "D" bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,066 miles (+2,418)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,066 miles
    Test number
    585547282701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,648 miles (+1,745)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,648 miles
    Test number
    646842425760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,903 miles (+1,105)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,903 miles
    Test number
    307213282730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,798 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,798 miles
    Test number
    910681518061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,779 miles (+1,839)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,779 miles
    Test number
    845193570576
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass55,940 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    55,940 miles
    Test number
    309118878942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,933 miles (+2,065)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,933 miles
    Test number
    795118714193
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

  14. Pass53,868 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,868 miles
    Test number
    476666764277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail53,868 miles (+2,274)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,868 miles
    Test number
    925483864285
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass51,594 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,594 miles
    Test number
    339603763499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail51,594 miles (+2,356)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,594 miles
    Test number
    608483863251
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail49,238 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,238 miles
    Test number
    375442772221
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass49,238 miles (+3,756)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,238 miles
    Test number
    636942472270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,482 miles (+2,255)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,482 miles
    Test number
    947316761259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteRear Axle centre Suspension Arm Bush slight play

  21. Pass43,227 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,227 miles
    Test number
    884290260256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail43,227 miles (+5,189)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,227 miles
    Test number
    583050460265
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass38,038 miles (+3,087)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,038 miles
    Test number
    653567269179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,951 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    34,951 miles
    Test number
    541962778177
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Fail34,951 miles (+2,463)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,951 miles
    Test number
    792922978137
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass32,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,488 miles
    Test number
    234545857492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail32,488 miles (+3,636)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,488 miles
    Test number
    331715557144
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass28,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,852 miles
    Test number
    293977136133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L77 NAW

Does L77 NAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 NAW is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L77 NAW?
The MOT on L77 NAW is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 NAW done?
L77 NAW was recorded at 69,823 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 2,034 miles a year.
Has L77 NAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 NAW has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on L77 NAW 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 L77 NAW find?
L77 NAW passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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