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P968 HCH

1997 Caterham Super 7

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

22,101 mi
Last recorded22,101 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Caterham Super 717,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 HCH
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 22,101 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 21,229 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 20,900 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 20,757 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 20,754 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 20,621 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 20,355 miles

SLIGHT FREE PLAY DETECTED IN THE STEERING RACK

Pass 28 Jul 2018 20,020 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 19,736 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 19,157 miles

FREE PLAY DETECTED AT THE PINION IN THE STEERING RACK

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 19,154 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

FREE PLAY DETECTED AT THE PINION IN THE STEERING RACK

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 18,805 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 18,805 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 18,444 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 17,872 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 17,751 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres on 3mm

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 28 Jul 2010 17,323 miles

Play in the offside steering arm

Tyre treads low

Fail 21 Jul 2010 17,244 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in the offside steering arm

Tyre treads low

Pass 14 Jul 2009 15,949 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,118 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 15,090 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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P968 HCH is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1997 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 17,365 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 P968 HCH, 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 29 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P968 HCH registered?

P968 HCH is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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