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L7 AHA

1995 Caterham 7

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

18,190 mi
Last recorded18,190 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Caterham 717,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 AHA
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 18,190 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 18,138 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 18,093 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 17,995 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 17,903 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 17,889 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2019 17,621 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 17,490 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 17,488 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 3.89 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 4.4 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 May 2017 17,201 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 16,941 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 16,941 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.10 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 4.2 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 3.6 (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive between 600 and 820 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play track rod inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 16,773 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 16,773 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 16,489 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 16,476 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 16,476 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 16,271 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 15,886 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 15,351 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 15,351 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 14,816 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 13,297 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 13,297 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 12,649 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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L7 AHA is a 1995 Caterham 7 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1995 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 17,747 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L7 AHA, 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 31 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L7 AHA registered?

L7 AHA is a 1995 Caterham 7, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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