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N450 TAY

1996 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

29,801 mi
Last recorded29,801 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Caterham 722,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN450 TAY
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 29,801 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 29,333 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 28,972 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 28,640 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 28,351 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 28,350 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2021 28,012 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 27,548 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 27,113 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 25,981 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 25,573 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 23,960 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 22,972 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 22,217 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 21,558 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,743 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 19,445 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 18,633 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,785 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 15,820 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,031 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 15,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 13,522 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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N450 TAY is a 1996 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1996 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 22,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N450 TAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 30 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N450 TAY registered?

N450 TAY is a 1996 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N450 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N450 TAY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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