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Caterham Seven (S3)

Green and Yellow · Petrol · 1993 · 1,691 cc

L7 APWMOT history

L7 APW is a green and yellow petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 7 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 7,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
7,667 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
44 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 APW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Green and Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,691 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
7 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 APW was last recorded at 7,667 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
7,609 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
44 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 7,667 miles
  • 2025 – 7,609 miles
  • 2024 – 7,535 miles
  • 2010 – 7,435 miles
  • 2009 – 7,362 miles
  • 2008 – 7,070 miles
  • 2007 – 6,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass7,667 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 6 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass7,667 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    7,667 miles
    Test number
    958142928477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass7,609 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    7,609 miles
    Test number
    651160634442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass7,535 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    7,535 miles
    Test number
    157789439315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass7,435 miles (+73)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    7,435 miles
    Test number
    233662750235
    • NoteSlight play in wheelbearings
  5. Fail7,362 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,362 miles
    Test number
    881525949221
    • Repaired at testFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
  6. Pass7,362 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    7,362 miles
    Test number
    951245449203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass7,070 miles (+233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    7,070 miles
    Test number
    420893658238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  8. Pass6,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    6,837 miles
    Test number
    334899047458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 APW

Does L7 APW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 APW is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 APW?
The MOT on L7 APW is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 APW done?
L7 APW was recorded at 7,667 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 44 miles a year.
Has L7 APW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 APW has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2009.
Has the mileage on L7 APW 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 APW find?
L7 APW passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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