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L2 SVN

1995 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,216 mi
Last recorded11,216 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven22,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 SVN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 11,216 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 11,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 10,846 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 10,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 10,846 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 10,846 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 10,846 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 10,846 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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L2 SVN is a 1995 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 22,546 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 Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L2 SVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 31 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L2 SVN registered?

L2 SVN is a 1995 Caterham Seven, first registered on 25 January 1995.

Is L2 SVN safe to buy?

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