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Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc

L7 HPCMOT history

L7 HPC is a green petrol Caterham first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 29,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2024
Mileage
29,222 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2023
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 HPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 HPC was last recorded at 29,222 miles on 15 Aug 2023, 122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
29,100 miles · 25 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
122 miles
Average per year
473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 29,222 miles
  • 2022 – 29,100 miles
  • 2021 – 28,937 miles
  • 2020 – 28,675 miles
  • 2019 – 28,340 miles
  • 2017 – 27,823 miles
  • 2016 – 27,015 miles
  • 2015 – 25,530 miles
  • 2008 – 21,603 miles
  • 2007 – 21,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,222 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 21 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,222 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    29,222 miles
    Test number
    672707541401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass29,100 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    29,100 miles
    Test number
    993362942911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass28,937 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    28,937 miles
    Test number
    611788508211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass28,675 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    28,675 miles
    Test number
    287969176126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass28,340 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    28,340 miles
    Test number
    323321525998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,823 miles (+577)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    27,823 miles
    Test number
    182520347257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    27,246 miles
    Test number
    961407413924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail27,243 miles (+228)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,243 miles
    Test number
    181809575387
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  9. Pass27,015 miles (+1,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    27,015 miles
    Test number
    260304460968
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres wearing inner edge
  10. Pass25,530 miles (+3,927)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    25,530 miles
    Test number
    653711872954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,603 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,603 miles
    Test number
    282723648107
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
  12. Fail21,603 miles (+93)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,603 miles
    Test number
    921793648179
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
  13. Pass21,510 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    21,510 miles
    Test number
    500021517175
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L7 HPC

Does L7 HPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 HPC expired on 14 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 HPC?
The MOT on L7 HPC expired on 14 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 HPC done?
L7 HPC was recorded at 29,222 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2023, an average of 473 miles a year.
Has L7 HPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 HPC has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on L7 HPC 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 HPC find?
L7 HPC passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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