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A2 OVX

1996 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,066 mi
Last recorded37,066 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Caterham Seven19,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 OVX
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 37,066 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 37,007 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2024 36,728 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 May 2024 36,728 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 36,571 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2021 35,411 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 34,532 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 34,105 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 33,734 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 33,626 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 32,191 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 31,615 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 31,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2012 29,134 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 28,196 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 24,924 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 20,656 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 18,172 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 14,104 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 10,921 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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A2 OVX is a 1996 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A2 OVX, 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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What year was A2 OVX registered?

A2 OVX is a 1996 Caterham Seven, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is A2 OVX safe to buy?

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