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Caterham Super 7

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,000 cc

L70 YEHMOT history

L70 YEH is a green petrol Caterham Super 7 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 41,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
41,088 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 YEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Super 7
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 YEH was last recorded at 41,088 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,707 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
381 miles
Average per year
766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,088 miles
  • 2025 – 40,707 miles
  • 2024 – 40,009 miles
  • 2022 – 40,009 miles
  • 2021 – 39,658 miles
  • 2020 – 39,240 miles
  • 2018 – 38,483 miles
  • 2017 – 36,690 miles
  • 2016 – 35,979 miles
  • 2013 – 33,361 miles
  • 2012 – 32,800 miles
  • 2011 – 31,878 miles
  • 2010 – 30,792 miles
  • 2009 – 29,987 miles
  • 2008 – 28,680 miles
  • 2007 – 27,424 miles
  • 2006 – 25,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,088 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.

  • Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides balls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play vertical lift

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides slightly deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,088 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    41,088 miles
    Test number
    668231067739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,707 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    40,707 miles
    Test number
    694579111786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail40,702 miles (+693)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,702 miles
    Test number
    325540643356
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass40,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    40,009 miles
    Test number
    262856638075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,009 miles (+351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    40,009 miles
    Test number
    292345677814
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak

  6. Pass39,658 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    39,658 miles
    Test number
    232173458234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,240 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    39,240 miles
    Test number
    969043139376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail39,204 miles (+721)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,204 miles
    Test number
    570968047697
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass38,483 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    38,483 miles
    Test number
    448233281667
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides balls (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play vertical lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail38,483 miles (+1,793)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,483 miles
    Test number
    356111663754
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear spacings incorrect (0.1 (d))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides balls (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play vertical lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass36,690 miles (+711)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    36,690 miles
    Test number
    341929142395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,979 miles
    Test number
    183428705790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,979 miles (+760)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,979 miles
    Test number
    321414443424
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass35,219 miles (+1,858)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,219 miles
    Test number
    381931864027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,361 miles
    Test number
    517622433063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,361 miles (+561)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,361 miles
    Test number
    916692333051
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass32,800 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,800 miles
    Test number
    225404572047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,878 miles
    Test number
    526785981061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,878 miles (+1,086)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,878 miles
    Test number
    375840981090
    • FailureFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

  20. Pass30,792 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,792 miles
    Test number
    691566470024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,987 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,987 miles
    Test number
    124557779498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,680 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,680 miles
    Test number
    882801088014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,424 miles (+1,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,424 miles
    Test number
    452053487002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass25,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,592 miles
    Test number
    322674086064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 YEH

Does L70 YEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 YEH is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 YEH?
The MOT on L70 YEH is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 YEH done?
L70 YEH was recorded at 41,088 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 766 miles a year.
Has L70 YEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 YEH has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L70 YEH 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 YEH find?
L70 YEH passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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