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D7 HPC

1997 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,404 mi
Last recorded23,404 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Caterham Super 717,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 HPC
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 23,404 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 23,339 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 23,334 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 23,154 miles

rear chassis/suspension corroded

slight play offside rear axle stabiliser mount

Fail 14 Jul 2018 23,129 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2016 23,078 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 22,953 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 22,737 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 22,416 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 22,411 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 21,998 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 21,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 21,156 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front and rear brake discs are slightly corroded. All satisfactory at test.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 21,156 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front and rear brake discs are slightly corroded. All satisfactory at test.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,085 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 21,010 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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D7 HPC is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 17,365 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 D7 HPC, 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 29 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D7 HPC is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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