MOT Status
ValidMileage
27,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Caterham 7?
Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L7 CUU is a 2004 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
Across all 2004 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 15,867 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L7 CUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 22 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was L7 CUU registered?
L7 CUU is a 2004 Caterham 7, first registered on 2 February 2004.
Is L7 CUU safe to buy?
The MOT history for L7 CUU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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