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L7 VRN

2007 Caterham Seven

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

38,148 mi
Last recorded38,148 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven15,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 VRN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 38,148 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 37,932 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 36,026 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 34,524 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 32,844 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 32,313 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 32,281 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 30,839 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 29,570 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 28,514 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 27,463 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 26,856 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 26,028 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 24,754 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 23,981 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 23,102 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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L7 VRN is a 2007 Caterham Seven in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2007 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 15,184 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L7 VRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 19 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L7 VRN registered?

L7 VRN is a 2007 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 December 2007.

Is L7 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 VRN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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