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L6 KAR

1994 Caterham Super 7

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

57,316 mi
Last recorded57,316 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Caterham Super 726,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 KAR
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 57,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake requirements only just met

Pass 4 Feb 2025 55,972 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 55,348 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 55,174 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 53,899 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 53,899 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 53,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 53,278 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,060 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 49,821 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 49,821 miles

Nearside engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 48,391 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 47,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 24 Jun 2014 47,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 1 May 2013 45,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2013 45,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 45,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/f wheelbearing slightly noisy

Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f wheelbearing slightly noisy

Pass 12 Aug 2010 42,267 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,501 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 41,013 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 41,013 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 40,953 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 40,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 37,458 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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L6 KAR is a 1994 Caterham Super 7 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L6 KAR, 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.

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L6 KAR is a 1994 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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