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L70 CTM

2011 Caterham 7

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,091 mi
Last recorded20,091 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Caterham 710,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 CTM
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 20,091 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 19,815 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 19,256 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 16,693 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 15,497 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 14,223 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 12,048 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 10,806 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 9,305 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 7,237 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 4,775 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 4,775 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 3,690 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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L70 CTM is a 2011 Caterham 7 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 10,405 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 L70 CTM, 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 15 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L70 CTM registered?

L70 CTM is a 2011 Caterham 7, first registered on 20 January 2011.

Is L70 CTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L70 CTM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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