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H829 JDU

1971 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,671 mi
Last recorded27,671 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2006
Typical for 1971 Caterham 717,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH829 JDU
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2006 27,671 miles

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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H829 JDU is a 1971 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 17,179 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H829 JDU, 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 55 years old, this Caterham 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H829 JDU registered?

H829 JDU is a 1971 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is H829 JDU safe to buy?

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