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HPC 150

1993 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

3,521 mi
Last recorded3,521 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Caterham Super 718,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPC 150
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 3,521 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 3,521 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 3,227 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 2,879 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/2.5mm in centre of tread on both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 2,879 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both front tyres are directional - both turning the wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/2.5mm in centre of tread on both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 2,362 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Offside inner tie rod ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 1,984 miles

Fuel hose chafing Small cracks in hose - offside rear by fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres have low tread in some parts of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 1,899 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge s (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel hose chafing and various fuel hoses perished (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 3,843 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 233 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 233 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 35,306 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 35,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2015 33,337 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 32,811 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 32,372 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 32,152 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 32,152 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 31,929 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 31,720 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 31,189 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 31,148 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 29,107 miles

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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HPC 150 is a 1993 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1993 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 18,805 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 HPC 150, 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 33 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HPC 150 registered?

HPC 150 is a 1993 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 8 April 1993.

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