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H7 XFL

1991 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,751 mi
Last recorded32,751 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Caterham Super 727,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 XFL
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 32,751 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 32,260 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 31,855 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 30,350 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 30,343 miles

Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 29,352 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 27,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 27,122 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 27,122 miles

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 26,712 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 25,362 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 25,359 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 24,598 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 23,488 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,207 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,193 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 23,193 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 22,317 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 22,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 21,360 miles

ADVISE REAR SHOCKABSORBER LOWER MOUNTINGS WORN

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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H7 XFL is a 1991 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 27,923 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 H7 XFL, 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 35 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H7 XFL registered?

H7 XFL is a 1991 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 March 1991.

Is H7 XFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H7 XFL shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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