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Caterham 7

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

L22 TBDMOT history

L22 TBD is a black petrol Caterham 7 first used on 1 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 17,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
17,436 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2019
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
27 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 TBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
7
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 TBD was last recorded at 17,436 miles on 1 Jul 2019, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2015: 13,258 miles, lower than 17,303 miles on 16 May 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
17,434 miles · 18 Jul 2018
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
27 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2019 – 17,436 miles
  • 2018 – 17,434 miles
  • 2017 – 17,431 miles
  • 2016 – 17,336 miles
  • 2015 – 13,258 miles
  • 2014 – 17,303 miles
  • 2013 – 17,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive sump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    203652664240
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    460631359670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    870696800468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    474694035774
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    323279351720
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. FailMileage not read3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    152053882545
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative front and rear (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass17,436 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    17,436 miles
    Test number
    159733013390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,434 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    17,434 miles
    Test number
    992905510484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,431 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    17,431 miles
    Test number
    252623177438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,336 miles (+4,078)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    17,336 miles
    Test number
    656483475640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,258 miles (-4,045)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    13,258 miles
    Test number
    656223435121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,303 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    17,303 miles
    Test number
    956806834144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    17,274 miles
    Test number
    485884543108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    194179618312
    • NoteNo lights fitted at time of test

  15. FailMileage not read8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    841489718372
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • NoteNo lights fitted at time of test

Questions about L22 TBD

Does L22 TBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 TBD is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 TBD?
The MOT on L22 TBD is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 TBD done?
L22 TBD was recorded at 17,436 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2019, an average of 27 miles a year.
Has L22 TBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 TBD has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L22 TBD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L22 TBD find?
L22 TBD passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside.

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