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L7 ALM

1993 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

14,006 mi
Last recorded14,006 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Caterham Super 718,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 ALM
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 14,006 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 13,920 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 13,912 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 13,912 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 13,563 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 13,483 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 13,470 miles

some battery acid/corrosion around battery tray

Pass 28 Jun 2018 13,418 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 13,406 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 13,383 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 13,112 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 12,406 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 12,331 miles

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 10 May 2008 11,146 miles

slight oil leak on gearbox

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

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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L7 ALM is a 1993 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L7 ALM, 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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How do I check the history of L7 ALM?

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What year was L7 ALM registered?

L7 ALM is a 1993 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 8 October 1993.

Is L7 ALM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 ALM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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