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180 MKN

1996 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,009 mi
Last recorded70,009 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Caterham Seven19,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration180 MKN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 70,009 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 70,009 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 69,513 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 65,048 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 60,908 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 59,449 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 55,156 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 52,157 miles

Nearside Front anti-roll bar gaitor detereorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Road/Track tyres fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2018 52,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front anti-roll bar gaitor detereorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Road/Track tyres fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2016 47,488 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 42,574 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 41,510 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 39,754 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,750 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 35,364 miles

Both track rod end gaiters split

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 4 Jun 2010 32,331 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 May 2009 28,386 miles

o/s track rod end gaiter split

Pass 29 May 2008 25,038 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 22,981 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 21,258 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 20,509 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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180 MKN is a 1996 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1996 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 19,568 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 180 MKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 30 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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180 MKN is a 1996 Caterham Seven, first registered on 17 April 1996.

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