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L77 HPC

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

22,088 mi
Last recorded22,088 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 HPC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 22,088 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 21,277 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 20,802 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 20,004 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 19,262 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 19,259 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 18,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 18,441 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 18,195 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 17,858 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 16,336 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 14,211 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 12,956 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 12,659 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 11,430 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 9,869 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 7,437 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 6,119 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 4,895 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?

Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 476
Steering rack gaiter split 309
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 185
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L77 HPC is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 15,022 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L77 HPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven (S3) typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 22 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L77 HPC registered?

L77 HPC is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 7 October 2004.

Is L77 HPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L77 HPC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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