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L7 GSP

1994 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,803 mi
Last recorded49,803 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Caterham Super 726,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 GSP
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 49,803 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 48,903 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 48,035 miles

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 24 Apr 2023 47,704 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

lower wishbone joints have no boot covers but nowhere to put them

slight play n/s/f inner tie rod

Pass 14 Apr 2022 47,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 47,172 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2021 46,545 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 45,690 miles

digital speedo fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2020 45,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

digital speedo fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 45,690 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 45,690 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 45,690 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 45,690 miles

Coolant leak

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

rear fog light not working

Fail 23 Apr 2015 45,690 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak

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

rear fog light not working

Pass 28 Apr 2014 45,690 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,690 miles

Coolant leak

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 45,690 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,247 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 42,608 miles

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

slight play in o/s/front rack end corrosion on welds & frame

Pass 24 May 2008 41,780 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 41,780 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 39,457 miles

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

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

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 GSP is a 1994 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L7 GSP, 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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What year was L7 GSP registered?

L7 GSP is a 1994 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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