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N7 CHH

1996 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

29,867 mi
Last recorded29,867 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Caterham Super 719,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 CHH
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 29,867 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 29,796 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 29,748 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 29,715 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

spoke to divsa reference handbrake location and use

Pass 12 Sep 2020 29,599 miles

Rear Handbrake near legal limit (16%)

Fail 12 Sep 2020 29,599 miles

Rear Handbrake near legal limit (16%)

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 29,535 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 29,535 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 29,068 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 28,912 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 28,912 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 28,678 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 28,209 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 27,535 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 26,773 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 26,279 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 25,129 miles

Rear brake disc rusty inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2010 24,351 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 21,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 19,849 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N7 CHH is a 1996 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N7 CHH, 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 N7 CHH registered?

N7 CHH is a 1996 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N7 CHH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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