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H958 XHG

1990 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,979 mi
Last recorded22,979 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Caterham 715,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH958 XHG
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 22,979 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 22,758 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 22,326 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 22,048 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 21,886 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 21,746 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 21,591 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,259 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 21,033 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 20,513 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,077 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 19,750 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 19,360 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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H958 XHG is a 1990 Caterham 7 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 15,071 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 H958 XHG, 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 36 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H958 XHG registered?

H958 XHG is a 1990 Caterham 7, first registered on 2 October 1990.

Is H958 XHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H958 XHG shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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