MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
estimated brake weight
o/s/r tyre getting low
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?
Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P551 HVO is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 P551 HVO, 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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How do I check the history of P551 HVO?
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What year was P551 HVO registered?
P551 HVO is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 May 1997.
Is P551 HVO safe to buy?
The MOT history for P551 HVO shows 10 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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