MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))
Reverse lights staying on
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Reverse lights staying on
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?
Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L997 WAV is a 1994 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 L997 WAV, 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 L997 WAV registered?
L997 WAV is a 1994 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 22 February 1994.
Is L997 WAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for L997 WAV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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