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H180 MPC

1991 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,135 mi
Last recorded38,135 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1991 Caterham 724,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH180 MPC
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 38,135 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 38,059 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 36,548 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,548 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 36,049 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 35,908 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 35,767 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine and gearbox have oil leaks

engine sump damaged

o/s/f anti roll bar bush slightly perished

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine has oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2009 35,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2007 34,698 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 34,533 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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H180 MPC is a 1991 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1991 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 24,691 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H180 MPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 35 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H180 MPC registered?

H180 MPC is a 1991 Caterham 7, first registered on 20 February 1991.

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