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Caterham Super 7

Green and Yellow · Petrol · 1996 · 1,599 cc

L7 CBAMOT history

L7 CBA is a green and yellow petrol Caterham Super 7 first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2024
Mileage
934 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 CBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Super 7
Colour
Green and Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 CBA was last recorded at 934 miles on 10 Jul 2023, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Apr 2009: 157 miles, lower than 17,634 miles on 3 Oct 2007.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
879 miles · 22 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
55 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 934 miles
  • 2022 – 879 miles
  • 2021 – 829 miles
  • 2020 – 689 miles
  • 2019 – 577 miles
  • 2018 – 506 miles
  • 2017 – 474 miles
  • 2016 – 429 miles
  • 2015 – 368 miles
  • 2014 – 363 miles
  • 2013 – 324 miles
  • 2012 – 195 miles
  • 2009 – 157 miles
  • 2007 – 17,634 miles
  • 2006 – 17,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass934 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The trunnion has a slight amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hand brake binds slightly after brake is applied
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp pattern on the far right is slight high due to the lens being incorrectly fitted

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 (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass934 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    934 miles
    Test number
    911214187233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The trunnion has a slight amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hand brake binds slightly after brake is applied
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp pattern on the far right is slight high due to the lens being incorrectly fitted

  2. Pass879 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    879 miles
    Test number
    746113233770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass829 miles (+140)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    829 miles
    Test number
    461414251941
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass689 miles (+112)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    689 miles
    Test number
    486190354051
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass577 miles (+71)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    577 miles
    Test number
    646007285635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass506 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    506 miles
    Test number
    292014580139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail506 miles (+32)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    506 miles
    Test number
    257547354910
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass474 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    474 miles
    Test number
    719331173489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail474 miles (+45)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    474 miles
    Test number
    367334499613
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

  10. Pass429 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    429 miles
    Test number
    892282857382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail429 miles (+61)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    429 miles
    Test number
    774340247156
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking front carb cap seal leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  12. Pass368 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    368 miles
    Test number
    125235805201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail368 miles (+5)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    368 miles
    Test number
    506725605273
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass363 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    363 miles
    Test number
    816242304215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail363 miles (+39)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    363 miles
    Test number
    205989894109
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Pass324 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    324 miles
    Test number
    958328873137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass195 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    195 miles
    Test number
    345351102211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail193 miles (+36)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193 miles
    Test number
    226522592168
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureObligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

  19. Pass157 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    157 miles
    Test number
    901340129180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail157 miles (-17,477)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157 miles
    Test number
    241917019167
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

  21. Pass17,634 miles (+404)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,634 miles
    Test number
    673846477284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEmission test carried out on the basis of engine type / design and not vehicle first use
    • NoteHeadlamps fitted with continental beam deflectors which did not interfere with the alignment check
    • NoteLight switches/ horn/ Washer switch not marked

  22. Pass17,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    17,230 miles
    Test number
    111309836141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 CBA

Does L7 CBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 CBA expired on 24 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 CBA?
The MOT on L7 CBA expired on 24 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 CBA done?
L7 CBA was recorded at 934 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2023.
Has L7 CBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 CBA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on L7 CBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L7 CBA find?
L7 CBA passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the trunnion has a slight amount of play; nearside rear hand brake binds slightly after brake is applied; offside headlamp pattern on the far right is slight high due to the lens being incorrectly fitted.

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