CarVerify

Free Car Check

N976 BVN

1996 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1700cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

13,607 mi
Last recorded13,607 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Caterham 722,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Caterham
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN976 BVN
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 13,607 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 12,510 miles

Low effort to offside parking brake

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 12,443 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 12,235 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 11,709 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 11,241 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 10,922 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 10,749 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 10,262 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 10,236 miles

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

nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 9 Aug 2013 9,810 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 9,399 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 8,990 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 8,664 miles

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 30 May 2009 8,422 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 8,257 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 7,455 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
Full Caterham 7 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N976 BVN is a 1996 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,700cc 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 N976 BVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N976 BVN?

You can check the full history of N976 BVN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N976 BVN registered?

N976 BVN is a 1996 Caterham 7, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N976 BVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N976 BVN 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.

Does N976 BVN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N976 BVN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.