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L38 EPK

1994 Caterham 7

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

20,408 mi
Last recorded20,408 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1994 Caterham 717,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL38 EPK
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 20,408 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 20,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 19,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 19,574 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 18,677 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 18,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp mot working when brakeing (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 17,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

windscreen and wipers not fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2018 17,901 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

windscreen and wipers not fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 16,713 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 16,254 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 15,245 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 14,061 miles

frront reg plate not standard

Pass 4 Mar 2011 12,905 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 12,108 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 11,210 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 9,842 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 7,933 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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L38 EPK is a 1994 Caterham 7 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L38 EPK, 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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L38 EPK is a 1994 Caterham 7, first registered on 4 March 1994.

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