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HOT 120L

1990 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,553 mi
Last recorded35,553 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 Caterham Super 727,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOT 120L
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 35,553 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 35,539 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,658 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 34,652 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2010 31,774 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 31,759 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,155 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,811 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 27,559 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 25,809 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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HOT 120L is a 1990 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 27,503 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 HOT 120L, 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 36 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HOT 120L registered?

HOT 120L is a 1990 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 July 1990.

Is HOT 120L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOT 120L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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