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L495 HHV

1994 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

22,912 mi
Last recorded22,912 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Caterham Super 726,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL495 HHV
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 22,912 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 22,717 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 22,534 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 22,381 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 22,057 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 22,057 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 21,686 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 21,314 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 20,851 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 20,380 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 19,567 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 19,101 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 18,626 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 18,443 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 18,180 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 17,836 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 17,495 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 17,085 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 16,641 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 16,237 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 15,785 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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L495 HHV is a 1994 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L495 HHV, 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

How do I check the history of L495 HHV?

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What year was L495 HHV registered?

L495 HHV is a 1994 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 26 January 1994.

Is L495 HHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L495 HHV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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