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N819 TPL

1996 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

10,236 mi
Last recorded10,236 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Caterham Super 719,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN819 TPL
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 10,236 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 10,047 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 9,812 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 9,529 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated,

Pass 29 May 2014 9,004 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 8,231 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 7,563 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 6,953 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 6,935 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 6,150 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 4,811 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 1,993 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,187 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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N819 TPL is a 1996 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 N819 TPL, 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 N819 TPL registered?

N819 TPL is a 1996 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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