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J20 HPC

1991 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,639 mi
Last recorded52,639 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1991 Caterham Seven (S3)22,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 HPC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2010 52,639 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 52,472 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 51,164 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 49,459 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Apr 2006 47,395 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?

Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 476
Steering rack gaiter split 309
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 185
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J20 HPC is a 1991 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 22,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J20 HPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven (S3) typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 35 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J20 HPC registered?

J20 HPC is a 1991 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J20 HPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J20 HPC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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