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H972 KPB

1991 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,273 mi
Last recorded65,273 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 1991 Caterham Super 727,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH972 KPB
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 65,273 miles

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

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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2014 64,961 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 64,265 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 64,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,863 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 63,862 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 63,269 miles

JUST NOTE TO CUSTOMER: EMISSIONS. CO: 3.30%-£.75% HC:755

Pass 11 May 2009 62,604 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 61,960 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 61,120 miles

advise: emissions may need servicing.

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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H972 KPB is a 1991 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H972 KPB, 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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H972 KPB is a 1991 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 5 February 1991.

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