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P491 HTV

1997 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

16,098 mi
Last recorded16,098 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Caterham Super 717,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 HTV
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 16,098 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 15,814 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 15,397 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 15,190 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 14,498 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 14,254 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 13,997 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 13,768 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 13,311 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 13,145 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 12,830 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 12,426 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 12,426 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 11,666 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 11,096 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 10,680 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 10,256 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 10,256 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 9,149 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 8,065 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 6,985 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 6,331 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 5,454 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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P491 HTV is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1997 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 17,365 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P491 HTV, 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 29 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P491 HTV registered?

P491 HTV is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P491 HTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P491 HTV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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