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A7 VOW

1994 Caterham Seven

Yellow Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,563 mi
Last recorded39,563 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 Caterham Seven17,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 VOW
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 39,563 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 39,553 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 39,531 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 39,509 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 39,479 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 39,445 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,472 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 39,472 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake dics crodded

Pass 23 Oct 2010 39,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 38,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in right hand ( offside) end of rack

Small split in offside(drivers) floor

Fail 7 Aug 2008 38,999 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in right hand ( offside) end of rack

Small split in offside(drivers) floor

Pass 3 Aug 2007 37,968 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,940 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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A7 VOW is a 1994 Caterham Seven in Yellow with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1994 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 17,281 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 VOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 32 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A7 VOW is a 1994 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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