1989 Caterham Super 7 1.7L Petrol · F778 JDH
1989 Caterham Super 7 (1.7L, petrol). First registered 21/06/1989. Recorded mileage 71,071 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SUPER 7
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,071 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1700cc
F778 JDH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2024
- 71,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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F778 JDH Mileage History
- 01/11/202171,102 mi
- 05/11/202171,102 mi
- 18/08/202371,051 mi-51 mi
- 04/10/202471,071 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly -11 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F778 JDH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Caterham Super 7 (F778 JDH) between November 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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