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L503 HHV

1994 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

12,568 mi
Last recorded12,568 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1994 Caterham Seven17,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL503 HHV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 12,568 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 12,349 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 11,649 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 11,312 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 11,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 10,125 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 9,248 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 26 Sep 2015 8,399 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 7,624 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 7,098 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 6,485 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 5,440 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 4,590 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 3,833 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 2,875 miles

movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jan 2008 1,013 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre mirror not fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2008 10,113 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre mirror not fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2008 10,013 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)

centre mirror not fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2006 799 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre mirror missing

o/s/f wing split leaving rough edge

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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L503 HHV is a 1994 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L503 HHV, 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 L503 HHV registered?

L503 HHV is a 1994 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L503 HHV safe to buy?

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