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N834 UPG

1996 Caterham 7

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,198 mi
Last recorded26,198 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Caterham 722,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN834 UPG
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 26,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 23,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 23,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 23,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 23,536 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 23,169 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 22,990 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 22,984 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 22,608 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 22,077 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 22,077 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 22,025 miles

underside starting to corrode

Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,528 miles

slight lift in n/s/f lower suspension joint

Pass 27 Mar 2010 20,730 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,470 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,543 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 18,243 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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N834 UPG is a 1996 Caterham 7 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N834 UPG, 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 N834 UPG registered?

N834 UPG is a 1996 Caterham 7, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N834 UPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N834 UPG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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