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D248 HMT

1987 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,215 mi
Last recorded21,215 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Caterham Super 738,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD248 HMT
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 21,215 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 21,215 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2025 21,159 miles

n/s/f non obligatory mirror not fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2025 21,159 miles

Obligatory mirror missing o/s/f missing (3.3 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to both rear wheels binding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts various cables fouling steering column (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s/f non obligatory mirror not fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2020 21,164 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp's discoloured

Pass 31 Jul 2019 21,071 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 21,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 21,015 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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D248 HMT is a 1987 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 38,916 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 D248 HMT, 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 39 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D248 HMT registered?

D248 HMT is a 1987 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 10 April 1987.

Is D248 HMT safe to buy?

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