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P86 HAL

1997 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,223 mi
Last recorded17,223 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Caterham Super 717,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP86 HAL
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 17,223 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 16,810 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 16,514 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 16,258 miles

small chip in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 13 Jun 2022 16,049 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 16,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 15,829 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 15,530 miles

Slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 16 Apr 2019 15,232 miles

Slight brake bind offside rear

Fail 16 Apr 2019 15,232 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 5 May 2018 14,966 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 14,691 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 14,687 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 14,505 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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P86 HAL is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P86 HAL, 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 P86 HAL registered?

P86 HAL is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P86 HAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P86 HAL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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