MOT Status
ValidMileage
41,088 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Coolant leak
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides balls (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play vertical lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear spacings incorrect (0.1 (d))
Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides balls (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play vertical lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?
Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.
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L70 YEH is a 1998 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 L70 YEH, 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 YEH registered?
L70 YEH is a 1998 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is L70 YEH safe to buy?
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