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N963 PHM

1996 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

36,684 mi
Last recorded36,684 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Caterham Super 719,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN963 PHM
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 36,684 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 34,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 6,107 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 6,008 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 5,702 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 5,547 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 4,722 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 4,667 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 4,622 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 4,566 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 3,995 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 3,929 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 3,034 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 3,034 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 2,736 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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N963 PHM is a 1996 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 N963 PHM, 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 N963 PHM registered?

N963 PHM is a 1996 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 4 March 1996.

Is N963 PHM safe to buy?

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