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Caterham Super 7

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 2,000 cc

L70 SUPMOT history

L70 SUP is a blue petrol Caterham Super 7 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 9,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2025
Mileage
9,746 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
71 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 SUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Super 7
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 SUP was last recorded at 9,746 miles on 20 Jun 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
9,746 miles · 19 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
71 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 9,746 miles
  • 2022 – 9,724 miles
  • 2021 – 9,682 miles
  • 2020 – 9,562 miles
  • 2014 – 9,547 miles
  • 2013 – 9,442 miles
  • 2012 – 9,394 miles
  • 2011 – 9,360 miles
  • 2010 – 9,205 miles
  • 2009 – 9,141 miles
  • 2008 – 8,897 miles
  • 2007 – 8,578 miles
  • 2006 – 8,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass9,746 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass9,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    9,746 miles
    Test number
    156328162884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail9,746 miles (+22)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,746 miles
    Test number
    577194893153
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass9,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    9,724 miles
    Test number
    243047499815
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Fail9,724 miles (+42)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,724 miles
    Test number
    763753516568
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSide repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass9,682 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    9,682 miles
    Test number
    460150483816
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass9,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    9,562 miles
    Test number
    300792837500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail9,562 miles (+15)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,562 miles
    Test number
    420912432649
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass9,547 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    9,547 miles
    Test number
    889751684295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass9,442 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    9,442 miles
    Test number
    316890073227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass9,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    9,394 miles
    Test number
    205054782223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail9,394 miles (+34)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,394 miles
    Test number
    796784182280
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass9,360 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    9,360 miles
    Test number
    345267491443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass9,205 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    9,205 miles
    Test number
    312559600256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,141 miles (+244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    9,141 miles
    Test number
    414749809288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
  15. Pass8,897 miles (+319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    8,897 miles
    Test number
    620807878145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  16. Pass8,578 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    8,578 miles
    Test number
    810892237101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    8,466 miles
    Test number
    741010936184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 SUP

Does L70 SUP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 SUP expired on 19 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 SUP?
The MOT on L70 SUP expired on 19 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 SUP done?
L70 SUP was recorded at 9,746 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2024, an average of 71 miles a year.
Has L70 SUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 SUP has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L70 SUP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L70 SUP find?
L70 SUP passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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