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H64 DPN

1991 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,930 mi
Last recorded58,930 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Caterham Seven29,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH64 DPN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 58,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 57,714 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 58,115 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 54,503 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 52,034 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 50,957 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 50,140 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 49,042 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 46,109 miles

Handbrake efficencey low

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 43,239 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 39,038 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 38,003 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 38,003 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 36,869 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 36,852 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 36,508 miles

nearside front rack boot cracked

offside front wing with headlamp mount insecure

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar links

slight play in nearside and offside rear inner anti roll bar bushes

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Mar 2010 36,508 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,263 miles

chip in front windsreen

slight play in offside and nearside rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 23 Feb 2009 36,263 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

chip in front windsreen

slight play in offside and nearside rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Feb 2008 35,124 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 34,223 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 31,164 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 31,164 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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H64 DPN is a 1991 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H64 DPN, 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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H64 DPN is a 1991 Caterham Seven, first registered on 2 May 1991.

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