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L7 RSS

1993 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

43,515 mi
Last recorded43,515 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Caterham 733,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 RSS
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 43,515 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 43,094 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 42,654 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 41,865 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 41,737 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 41,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 41,652 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 41,467 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 40,415 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 40,016 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 40,016 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 39,449 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 38,334 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 36,944 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 36,646 miles

P/Brake efficiency abit low at 18% (16% = MIN limit)

Slight wear and movement at O/S/F w/bearing

Pass 26 Jul 2008 36,047 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 35,107 miles

Assumed nill gas test as kit car.

Exhaust is very low to the ground.

Reduced park brake performance

Un able to locate crutch strap for nearside seat belt harness.

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 RSS is a 1993 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1993 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.2% with a typical mileage of 33,805 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 L7 RSS, 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 33 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L7 RSS registered?

L7 RSS is a 1993 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L7 RSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 RSS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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