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L120 EPG

1994 Caterham Seven

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

19,381 mi
Last recorded19,381 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Caterham Seven17,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL120 EPG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 19,381 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 19,380 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 19,378 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 19,334 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 19,329 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 19,283 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 19,175 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 19,024 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 18,741 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 18,460 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 18,010 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 18,010 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 17,830 miles

horn loose

rear numberplate cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2012 16,705 miles

front pads @ 4mm

Pass 28 Apr 2011 16,430 miles

lhf caliper dragging very slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2010 16,285 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 16,285 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 15,661 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,893 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 14,378 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 14,378 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 12,522 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 12,522 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L120 EPG is a 1994 Caterham Seven in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L120 EPG, 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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What year was L120 EPG registered?

L120 EPG is a 1994 Caterham Seven, first registered on 11 February 1994.

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