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Caterham Seven

Red · Petrol · 1993

L37 CCWMOT history

L37 CCW is a red petrol Caterham Seven first used on 7 Oct 1993. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 15 MOT tests, with 28,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 May 2025
Mileage
28,696 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2024
MOT tests
15
15 passed · 0 failed
Per year
742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L37 CCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
7 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 May 2025
Latest MOT test
29 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L37 CCW was last recorded at 28,696 miles on 29 May 2024, 848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Oct 2014: 23,064 miles, lower than 23,367 miles on 1 Nov 2013.

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
27,848 miles · 2 May 2023
Between the last two tests
848 miles
Average per year
742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 28,696 miles
  • 2023 – 27,848 miles
  • 2022 – 27,050 miles
  • 2021 – 26,315 miles
  • 2020 – 25,599 miles
  • 2018 – 25,120 miles
  • 2017 – 24,838 miles
  • 2016 – 24,197 miles
  • 2014 – 23,064 miles
  • 2013 – 23,367 miles
  • 2010 – 23,345 miles
  • 2009 – 22,964 miles
  • 2008 – 20,946 miles
  • 2007 – 17,864 miles
  • 2006 – 15,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,696 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,696 miles (+848)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    28,696 miles
    Test number
    201774940273
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass27,848 miles (+798)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    27,848 miles
    Test number
    589185691008
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass27,050 miles (+735)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    27,050 miles
    Test number
    522656540942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass26,315 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    26,315 miles
    Test number
    163197367119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass25,599 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    25,599 miles
    Test number
    511518459690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,120 miles (+282)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    25,120 miles
    Test number
    305424144195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brakes slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass24,838 miles (+641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    24,838 miles
    Test number
    252032021621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass24,197 miles (+1,133)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    24,197 miles
    Test number
    952647902576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,064 miles (-303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    23,064 miles
    Test number
    525502004340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass23,367 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    23,367 miles
    Test number
    449915803465
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass23,345 miles (+381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    23,345 miles
    Test number
    734638100215
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass22,964 miles (+2,018)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,964 miles
    Test number
    564833299021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteREAR CHASSIS BADLY CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

  13. Pass20,946 miles (+3,082)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,946 miles
    Test number
    654560508146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,864 miles (+2,651)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,864 miles
    Test number
    403594197079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,213 miles
    Test number
    320109686076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L37 CCW

Does L37 CCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L37 CCW expired on 28 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L37 CCW?
The MOT on L37 CCW expired on 28 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L37 CCW done?
L37 CCW was recorded at 28,696 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2024, an average of 742 miles a year.
Has L37 CCW ever failed its MOT?
No. L37 CCW has passed all 15 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L37 CCW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L37 CCW find?
L37 CCW passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2024 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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