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N128 CKK

1996 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

46,462 mi
Last recorded46,462 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Caterham Super 719,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 CKK
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 46,462 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 46,263 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear suspension corroded

chassis corroding

Fail 14 Apr 2023 46,239 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 27 Apr 2022 45,693 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 45,667 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 45,050 miles

Both front tyres just on the legal limit.

Just acceptable perishing/cracks to both front tyre inner walls.

Pass 23 May 2019 42,956 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 42,320 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 41,432 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

all 4 tyres wearing low

both steering arms have play

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2014 40,814 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all 4 tyres wearing low

Pass 24 Oct 2013 40,186 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 40,180 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 39,360 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 39,356 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 38,301 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,301 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 36,233 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 36,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,628 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,667 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 29,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated.

Pass 23 May 2007 25,210 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 25,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2006 24,376 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 24,376 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 23,689 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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N128 CKK is a 1996 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1996 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 19,701 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 N128 CKK, 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 30 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N128 CKK is a 1996 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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