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Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,585 cc

L7 GRRMOT history

L7 GRR is a red petrol Caterham first used on 5 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 23,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
23,463 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 GRR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,585 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
5 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 GRR was last recorded at 23,463 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
23,040 miles · 30 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
423 miles
Average per year
428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,463 miles
  • 2024 – 23,040 miles
  • 2023 – 22,578 miles
  • 2022 – 20,807 miles
  • 2021 – 20,707 miles
  • 2018 – 20,493 miles
  • 2012 – 19,609 miles
  • 2010 – 19,603 miles
  • 2009 – 18,666 miles
  • 2008 – 17,659 miles
  • 2007 – 15,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,463 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,463 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    23,463 miles
    Test number
    531775025694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass23,040 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    23,040 miles
    Test number
    388760843898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass22,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    22,578 miles
    Test number
    554088497798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail22,578 miles (+1,771)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,578 miles
    Test number
    648540157264
    • Repaired at testCentral Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass20,807 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    20,807 miles
    Test number
    689689885261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass20,707 miles (+214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    20,707 miles
    Test number
    891251637721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Will need changing soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass20,493 miles (+884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    20,493 miles
    Test number
    784766932956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass19,609 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    19,609 miles
    Test number
    808833472168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,603 miles (+937)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    19,603 miles
    Test number
    301500610413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,666 miles (+1,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,666 miles
    Test number
    920152449112
    • 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)

  11. Pass17,659 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,659 miles
    Test number
    453306938171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,295 miles
    Test number
    840175077054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 GRR

Does L7 GRR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 GRR is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 GRR?
The MOT on L7 GRR is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 GRR done?
L7 GRR was recorded at 23,463 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 428 miles a year.
Has L7 GRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 GRR has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L7 GRR 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 L7 GRR find?
L7 GRR passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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