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D720 CCJ

1987 Caterham Super 7

Silver Petrol 1660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

44,789 mi
Last recorded44,789 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Caterham Super 738,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD720 CCJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,660cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 44,789 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 44,788 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 44,762 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 44,760 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 44,727 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 44,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD GASKETS (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 44,701 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 44,232 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 43,918 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 43,538 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 43,257 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak and sump dented ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 43,051 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 42,984 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 42,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 42,620 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2013 42,620 miles

Centre Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 42,533 miles

Exhaust blowing at manifold to head gasket

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 42,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 40,929 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 40,929 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 40,148 miles

slight play n/s front anti roll bar inner bush

Fail 1 Jul 2008 40,148 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

slight play n/s front anti roll bar inner bush

Pass 8 Jun 2007 39,692 miles

some play n/s front wheel bearing †battery insecure

Fail 6 Jun 2007 39,688 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

some play n/s front wheel bearing †some binding o/s front brake †battery insecure

Pass 16 May 2006 38,143 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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D720 CCJ is a 1987 Caterham Super 7 in Silver with a 1,660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1987 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 38,916 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D720 CCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 39 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D720 CCJ registered?

D720 CCJ is a 1987 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 3 April 1987.

Is D720 CCJ safe to buy?

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