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H449 HKM

1991 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

3,492 mi
Last recorded3,492 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Caterham Super 727,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH449 HKM
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 3,492 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 3,484 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 3,419 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 3,411 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 3,307 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 3,054 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 2,591 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 2,346 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 2,176 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 1,842 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 1,592 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 1,269 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 1,093 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 505 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 318 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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H449 HKM is a 1991 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1991 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 27,923 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 H449 HKM, 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 35 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H449 HKM registered?

H449 HKM is a 1991 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H449 HKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H449 HKM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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