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L985 BUY

1993 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,163 mi
Last recorded29,163 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Caterham Seven (S3)23,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL985 BUY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 29,163 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 29,138 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 29,040 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 28,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2017 28,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 28,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 28,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 28,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges 195/50zr15

Pass 29 Jun 2013 28,509 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 28,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 27,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 27,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,812 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 26,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 26,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 25,778 miles

OIL LEAKING ON TO REAR OF ALTERNATOR

SIGNS OF SLIGHT LEAKAGE FROM RADIATOR

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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L985 BUY is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 L985 BUY, 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 L985 BUY registered?

L985 BUY is a 1993 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1993.

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