1996 Caterham Seven (S3) 2.0L Petrol · L7 UOU
1996 Caterham Seven (S3) (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07/08/1996. Recorded mileage 35,046 miles. MOT valid until 04/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1998cc
L7 UOU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2025
- 35,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L7 UOU Mileage History
- 17/09/202233,759 mi
- 08/09/202334,249 mi+490 mi
- 27/09/202434,694 mi+445 mi
- 20/09/202535,046 mi+352 mi
Average of roughly 428 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
L7 UOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) (L7 UOU) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 19 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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