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L7 APW

1993 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,609 mi
Last recorded7,609 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Caterham Seven (S3)23,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 APW
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 7,609 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 7,535 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 7,435 miles

slight play in wheelbearings

Fail 2 Sep 2009 7,362 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 7,362 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 7,070 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 6,837 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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L7 APW is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 23,663 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L7 APW, 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 33 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L7 APW registered?

L7 APW is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 7 September 1993.

Is L7 APW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 APW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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