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Caterham Seven (S3)

Green and Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

L7 AAHMOT history

L7 AAH is a green and yellow petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 31,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
31,054 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 AAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Green and Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 AAH was last recorded at 31,054 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,253 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
801 miles
Average per year
843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,054 miles
  • 2025 – 30,253 miles
  • 2024 – 29,811 miles
  • 2023 – 29,187 miles
  • 2022 – 27,383 miles
  • 2021 – 26,806 miles
  • 2020 – 26,040 miles
  • 2017 – 25,675 miles
  • 2016 – 25,398 miles
  • 2015 – 24,958 miles
  • 2014 – 23,493 miles
  • 2013 – 22,554 miles
  • 2012 – 22,135 miles
  • 2011 – 21,279 miles
  • 2010 – 21,213 miles
  • 2009 – 19,551 miles
  • 2008 – 18,392 miles
  • 2007 – 16,880 miles
  • 2006 – 15,525 miles
  • 2005 – 13,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,054 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,054 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    31,054 miles
    Test number
    798771697924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass30,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    30,253 miles
    Test number
    419674982806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail30,253 miles (+442)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,253 miles
    Test number
    488264347262
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass29,811 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    29,811 miles
    Test number
    785575978393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,187 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    29,187 miles
    Test number
    670716475494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    27,383 miles
    Test number
    159119648679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail27,365 miles (+559)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,365 miles
    Test number
    360994886333
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  8. Pass26,806 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    26,806 miles
    Test number
    328965171826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,040 miles (+365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    26,040 miles
    Test number
    375669018519
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes and outer links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass25,675 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    25,675 miles
    Test number
    164262233618
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  11. Fail25,668 miles (+270)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,668 miles
    Test number
    477822382551
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass25,398 miles (+440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    25,398 miles
    Test number
    910052922503
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass24,958 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    24,958 miles
    Test number
    856385075168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,493 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,493 miles
    Test number
    356824074139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,554 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    22,554 miles
    Test number
    575899333255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    22,135 miles
    Test number
    588943822232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,135 miles (+856)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,135 miles
    Test number
    969311922271
    • FailureFront registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass21,279 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    21,279 miles
    Test number
    406158401278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,213 miles (+1,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    21,213 miles
    Test number
    114251520225
    • 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)

  20. Pass19,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    19,551 miles
    Test number
    182141539226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail19,551 miles (+1,159)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,551 miles
    Test number
    232396529274
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  22. Pass18,392 miles (+1,512)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    18,392 miles
    Test number
    120777128263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,880 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    16,880 miles
    Test number
    164614437293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,525 miles (+1,972)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    15,525 miles
    Test number
    450906836265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    13,553 miles
    Test number
    421972205246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 AAH

Does L7 AAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 AAH is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 AAH?
The MOT on L7 AAH is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 AAH done?
L7 AAH was recorded at 31,054 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 843 miles a year.
Has L7 AAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 AAH has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 AAH 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 L7 AAH find?
L7 AAH passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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