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N268 WPA

1996 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,666 mi
Last recorded28,666 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Caterham Super 719,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN268 WPA
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 28,666 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 27,401 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 27,389 miles

advise, condition/operation of rear fog lamp switch

reverse light not working

Fail 29 Jul 2021 27,389 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

advise, condition/operation of rear fog lamp switch

reverse light not working

Pass 25 May 2016 27,279 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 26,800 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 26,800 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 25,760 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 24,541 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 22,767 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 22,767 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 18,881 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 17,825 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 17,775 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 17,236 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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N268 WPA is a 1996 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N268 WPA, 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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What year was N268 WPA registered?

N268 WPA is a 1996 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 2 July 1996.

Is N268 WPA safe to buy?

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