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L7 CBA

1996 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

934 mi
Last recorded934 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Caterham Super 719,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 CBA
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The trunnion has a slight amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hand brake binds slightly after brake is applied

Offside Headlamp pattern on the far right is slight high due to the lens being incorrectly fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2022 879 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 829 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 689 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 577 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 506 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 474 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 474 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 429 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 429 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking front carb cap seal leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 368 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 368 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 363 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 363 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 324 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 195 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 193 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 157 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 157 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 17,634 miles

Emission test carried out on the basis of engine type / design and not vehicle first use

Headlamps fitted with continental beam deflectors which did not interfere with the alignment check

Light switches/ horn/ Washer switch not marked

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 17,230 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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L7 CBA is a 1996 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1996 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 19,701 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 L7 CBA, 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 30 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L7 CBA registered?

L7 CBA is a 1996 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for L7 CBA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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