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F778 JDH

1989 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,071 mi
Last recorded71,071 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Caterham Super 724,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF778 JDH
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 71,071 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 71,051 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 71,102 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 71,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 69,416 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 67,754 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 66,126 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 64,285 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 62,669 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,987 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 58,716 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 56,869 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 56,868 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,734 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 50,126 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,008 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 49,607 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 48,955 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 48,322 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 47,482 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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F778 JDH is a 1989 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1989 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 24,882 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F778 JDH, 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 37 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F778 JDH registered?

F778 JDH is a 1989 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 21 June 1989.

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