MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?
Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.
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N408 SBE is a 1996 Caterham Super 7 in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 N408 SBE, 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 N408 SBE registered?
N408 SBE is a 1996 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 7 May 1996.
Is N408 SBE safe to buy?
The MOT history for N408 SBE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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