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L70 SUP

1993 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

9,746 mi
Last recorded9,746 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Caterham Super 718,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 SUP
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 9,746 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 9,746 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 9,724 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 9,724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2021 9,682 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 9,562 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 9,562 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2014 9,547 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 9,442 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 9,394 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 9,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 9,360 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 9,205 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 9,141 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 8,897 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2007 8,578 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 8,466 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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L70 SUP is a 1993 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1993 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 18,805 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 L70 SUP, 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 33 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L70 SUP registered?

L70 SUP is a 1993 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L70 SUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L70 SUP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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