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L1 HPC

1994 Caterham Super 7

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

30,986 mi
Last recorded30,986 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Caterham Super 726,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 HPC
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 30,986 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 30,213 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 29,509 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 29,047 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 28,604 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 28,205 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 24,029 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 17,176 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 14,356 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 11,753 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 10,938 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 7,972 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 5,456 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 5 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 64,864 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 60,940 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 60,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2008 58,759 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 55,035 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 53,196 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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L1 HPC is a 1994 Caterham Super 7 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1994 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 26,476 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L1 HPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 32 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L1 HPC registered?

L1 HPC is a 1994 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L1 HPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 HPC shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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