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L997 WAV

1994 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

38,599 mi
Last recorded38,599 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1994 Caterham Super 726,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL997 WAV
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 38,599 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 38,599 miles

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 38,599 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 38,598 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 38,599 miles

Reverse lights staying on

Fail 21 Jun 2017 38,599 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 38,599 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 38,598 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2015 38,598 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 38,598 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 38,598 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 38,598 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 38,598 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 38,598 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 38,598 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,400 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 37,392 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2008 37,510 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 37,510 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2007 35,786 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 78,344 miles

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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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.

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