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J16 SVN

2012 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,862 mi
Last recorded38,862 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Caterham Seven10,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 SVN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 38,862 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 35,014 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 30,655 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 30,650 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 22,875 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 22,872 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 18,066 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 13,956 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 13,696 miles

Slight play detected at top of steering column and also bottom of steering column where it enters rack

Fail 30 May 2019 13,696 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Slight play detected at top of steering column and also bottom of steering column where it enters rack

Pass 10 May 2018 13,443 miles

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Oil leak Rear of gearbox ()

Slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 25 Mar 2017 12,787 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 11,536 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 10,638 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 10,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 10,592 miles

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

nearside front tyre on the legal limit and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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J16 SVN is a 2012 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 10,385 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 J16 SVN, 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 14 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J16 SVN registered?

J16 SVN is a 2012 Caterham Seven, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is J16 SVN safe to buy?

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