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H103 KPD

1991 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,121 mi
Last recorded42,121 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1991 Caterham Seven29,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH103 KPD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 42,121 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 42,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2014 42,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 42,121 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 42,121 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 42,121 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 42,121 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 42,121 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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H103 KPD is a 1991 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1991 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 29,357 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 Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H103 KPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 35 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H103 KPD is a 1991 Caterham Seven, first registered on 5 March 1991.

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