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L682 ERU

1994 Caterham 7

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,470 mi
Last recorded21,470 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1994 Caterham 717,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL682 ERU
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 21,470 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 21,058 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 20,808 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 20,480 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 20,275 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 19,472 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 19,388 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 19,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 19,233 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 19,043 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 18,583 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 18,583 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 18,050 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 18,035 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 17,821 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 17,269 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 16,701 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 16,054 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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L682 ERU is a 1994 Caterham 7 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1994 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 17,709 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L682 ERU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was L682 ERU registered?

L682 ERU is a 1994 Caterham 7, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L682 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L682 ERU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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