MOT Status
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7,417 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened Bolt Fouling on Chassis (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Front both lower suspension joint have slight wear / play
Nearside Front brake , slight binding
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing slight wear / noise
6th letter of Vin.no. is K therefore visual emissions test only.
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Coolant leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Coolant leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
horn weak
How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?
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L70 MFG is a 1998 Caterham Super 7 in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
Across all 1998 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 18,383 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 L70 MFG, 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 28 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L70 MFG registered?
L70 MFG is a 1998 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 20 March 1998.
Is L70 MFG safe to buy?
The MOT history for L70 MFG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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