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L7 NOT

1996 Caterham 7

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,176 mi
Last recorded13,176 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Caterham 722,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 NOT
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 1 May 2025 13,176 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive From oil pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 12,979 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 12,788 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 11,963 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 11,815 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 11,410 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 11,172 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 10,906 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 10,657 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 9,868 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 9,484 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 9,394 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 9,306 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 9,189 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 9,091 miles

185/60x13 tyres fitted to front †205/60/13 tyres fitted to rear

Amateur bult vehicle. Visual emmisions check

Front brake discs and pads are new

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 NOT is a 1996 Caterham 7 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 22,972 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 NOT, 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 30 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L7 NOT registered?

L7 NOT is a 1996 Caterham 7, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is L7 NOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 NOT shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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