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KPJ 865P

1975 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,792 mi
Last recorded45,792 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPJ 865P
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 9 May 2023 45,792 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 45,784 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 45,691 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust supported by wire

Pass 7 Sep 2018 45,470 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 45,230 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 44,746 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 44,364 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 44,124 miles

Slight play detected in nearside front lower suspension joint

Pass 10 Sep 2013 43,196 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear diff mounting bolts loose

Pass 4 Sep 2012 42,287 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 41,556 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,316 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 39,826 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 38,945 miles

Play in both front lower suspension arm swivel joints.

Pass 1 Sep 2007 37,787 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 37,214 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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KPJ 865P is a 1975 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KPJ 865P, 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 51 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KPJ 865P registered?

KPJ 865P is a 1975 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 3 October 1975.

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