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Caterham 7

Red and Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 1,600 cc

L7 NOTMOT history

L7 NOT is a red and silver petrol Caterham 7 first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 15 MOT tests, with 13,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2026
Mileage
13,176 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2025
MOT tests
15
15 passed · 0 failed
Per year
206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 NOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
7
Colour
Red and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 NOT was last recorded at 13,176 miles on 1 May 2025, 197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
12,979 miles · 23 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
197 miles
Average per year
206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 13,176 miles
  • 2024 – 12,979 miles
  • 2023 – 12,788 miles
  • 2022 – 11,963 miles
  • 2021 – 11,815 miles
  • 2020 – 11,410 miles
  • 2019 – 11,172 miles
  • 2018 – 10,906 miles
  • 2017 – 10,657 miles
  • 2016 – 9,868 miles
  • 2015 – 9,484 miles
  • 2012 – 9,394 miles
  • 2008 – 9,306 miles
  • 2006 – 9,189 miles
  • 2005 – 9,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass13,176 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive From oil pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass13,176 miles (+197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    13,176 miles
    Test number
    967192692397
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive From oil pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass12,979 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    12,979 miles
    Test number
    176338726036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass12,788 miles (+825)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    12,788 miles
    Test number
    600819026954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass11,963 miles (+148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    11,963 miles
    Test number
    260460910066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass11,815 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    11,815 miles
    Test number
    666503880163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass11,410 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    11,410 miles
    Test number
    393670032944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass11,172 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    11,172 miles
    Test number
    786321414093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass10,906 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    10,906 miles
    Test number
    421248605686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass10,657 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    10,657 miles
    Test number
    274108142229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass9,868 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    9,868 miles
    Test number
    342729782406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass9,484 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    9,484 miles
    Test number
    239062595481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,394 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    9,394 miles
    Test number
    887457062188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass9,306 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    9,306 miles
    Test number
    520701308291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,189 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    9,189 miles
    Test number
    202469986169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,091 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    9,091 miles
    Test number
    731350295179
    • Note185/60x13 tyres fitted to front †205/60/13 tyres fitted to rear
    • NoteAmateur bult vehicle. Visual emmisions check
    • NoteFront brake discs and pads are new

Questions about L7 NOT

Does L7 NOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 NOT expired on 9 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 NOT?
The MOT on L7 NOT expired on 9 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 NOT done?
L7 NOT was recorded at 13,176 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 206 miles a year.
Has L7 NOT ever failed its MOT?
No. L7 NOT has passed all 15 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L7 NOT 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 NOT find?
L7 NOT passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with 2 advisories: offside oil leak, but not excessive from oil pump area; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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