MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,812 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
How Reliable is the Caterham 7?
Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L7 SMS is a 1994 Caterham 7 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 1994 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 17,709 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 SMS, 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 32 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of L7 SMS?
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What year was L7 SMS registered?
L7 SMS is a 1994 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 October 1994.
Is L7 SMS safe to buy?
The MOT history for L7 SMS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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