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L7 DHO

2007 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

33,849 mi
Last recorded33,849 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Caterham 714,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 DHO
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 33,849 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2025 33,589 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 32,025 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 31,418 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 30,120 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 26,778 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 24,887 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 21,141 miles

Offside handbrake low efficiency may require adjustment or repair

Fail 20 Apr 2019 21,065 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside handbrake low efficiency may require adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Mar 2018 18,380 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 14,666 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 13,541 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 12,864 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 11,854 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 10,724 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 9,074 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 7,584 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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L7 DHO is a 2007 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2007 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 14,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DHO, 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 19 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L7 DHO registered?

L7 DHO is a 2007 Caterham 7, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is L7 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 DHO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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