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E51 ABH

1987 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,530 mi
Last recorded18,530 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Caterham Super 738,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE51 ABH
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 18,530 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 18,110 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 17,559 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 16,744 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 16,011 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 15,166 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 14,006 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 12,363 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 11,293 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 11,279 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 9,512 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 8,030 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 6,769 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 6,769 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 6,685 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 2 May 2012 6,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 6,375 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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E51 ABH is a 1987 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 E51 ABH, 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 E51 ABH registered?

E51 ABH is a 1987 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 17 August 1987.

Is E51 ABH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E51 ABH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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