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L70 YEH

1998 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,088 mi
Last recorded41,088 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Caterham Super 718,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 YEH
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 41,088 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 40,707 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 40,702 miles

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))

Pass 15 May 2024 40,009 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 40,009 miles

Front Coolant leak

Pass 12 Mar 2021 39,658 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 39,240 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 39,204 miles

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 38,483 miles

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))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 38,483 miles

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))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 36,690 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 35,979 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 35,979 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,219 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 33,361 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 33,361 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,800 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 31,878 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 31,878 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,792 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,987 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 28,680 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 27,424 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 25,592 miles

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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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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L70 YEH is a 1998 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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