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P551 HVO

1997 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,345 mi
Last recorded25,345 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Caterham Super 717,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP551 HVO
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2015 25,345 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 23,343 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 21,052 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 19,682 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 18,640 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 17,032 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 17,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 18,122 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 17,317 miles

estimated brake weight

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,956 miles

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.

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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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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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?

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