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Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

L7 FSNMOT history

L7 FSN is a blue petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 1 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 41,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
41,014 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 FSN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 FSN was last recorded at 41,014 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 1,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,924 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,090 miles
Average per year
1,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,014 miles
  • 2025 – 39,924 miles
  • 2024 – 38,505 miles
  • 2023 – 36,740 miles
  • 2022 – 35,100 miles
  • 2021 – 33,253 miles
  • 2020 – 31,203 miles
  • 2019 – 29,189 miles
  • 2018 – 27,287 miles
  • 2017 – 25,222 miles
  • 2016 – 24,501 miles
  • 2015 – 20,690 miles
  • 2014 – 20,431 miles
  • 2013 – 19,342 miles
  • 2012 – 18,799 miles
  • 2011 – 17,538 miles
  • 2010 – 15,630 miles
  • 2009 – 15,222 miles
  • 2008 – 14,298 miles
  • 2007 – 13,326 miles
  • 2006 – 11,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,014 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,014 miles (+1,090)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    41,014 miles
    Test number
    680727854159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,924 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    39,924 miles
    Test number
    405894758446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,505 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    38,505 miles
    Test number
    695349489713
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail38,503 miles (+1,763)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,503 miles
    Test number
    687728857215
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass36,740 miles (+1,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    36,740 miles
    Test number
    681861465133
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass35,100 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    35,100 miles
    Test number
    554886630102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    33,253 miles
    Test number
    636994104789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail33,253 miles (+2,050)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,253 miles
    Test number
    193749831434
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass31,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    31,203 miles
    Test number
    433845835489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail31,203 miles (+2,014)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,203 miles
    Test number
    134687446841
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass29,189 miles (+1,902)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    29,189 miles
    Test number
    498586660549
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass27,287 miles (+2,065)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    27,287 miles
    Test number
    267479995695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,222 miles (+721)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    25,222 miles
    Test number
    859200760173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,501 miles
    Test number
    537430554051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,501 miles (+3,811)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,501 miles
    Test number
    528354918434
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Fail20,690 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,690 miles
    Test number
    589558045139
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass20,690 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    20,690 miles
    Test number
    749778345161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,431 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    20,431 miles
    Test number
    369493604277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail20,431 miles (+1,089)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,431 miles
    Test number
    577503904231
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass19,342 miles (+543)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    19,342 miles
    Test number
    956172143213
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNo windscreen or wipers fitted at time of test

  21. Pass18,799 miles (+1,261)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,799 miles
    Test number
    427005442134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,538 miles (+1,908)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,538 miles
    Test number
    225419901122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,630 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    15,630 miles
    Test number
    892103200148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail15,222 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,222 miles
    Test number
    210272699057
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  25. Pass15,222 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    15,222 miles
    Test number
    934082799078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,298 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    14,298 miles
    Test number
    653043798070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,326 miles (+1,930)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    13,326 miles
    Test number
    423817797064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,396 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    11,396 miles
    Test number
    323198696049
    • 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)

Questions about L7 FSN

Does L7 FSN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 FSN is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 FSN?
The MOT on L7 FSN is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 FSN done?
L7 FSN was recorded at 41,014 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 1,485 miles a year.
Has L7 FSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 FSN has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 FSN 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 FSN find?
L7 FSN passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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