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L77 WAM

1994 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,406 mi
Last recorded58,406 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 1994 Caterham Super 726,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 WAM
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 58,406 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 55,639 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 52,814 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 51,372 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 51,341 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 50,322 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 50,322 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit next to rear fog (4.11 (c) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

front no plate very small , no where to put larger plate?

Pass 9 May 2018 45,883 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 44,261 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 43,104 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,881 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 38,757 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 38,757 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 36,641 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 36,636 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 32,673 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 32,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 32,231 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 32,220 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2008 31,673 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 27,044 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 23,193 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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L77 WAM is a 1994 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L77 WAM, 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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L77 WAM is a 1994 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 18 March 1994.

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