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NP51 LPN

1986 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,674 mi
Last recorded41,674 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNP51 LPN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 41,674 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 38,705 miles

slight wear in nearside & offside front suspension lower ball joints

Fail 26 Sep 2011 38,705 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight wear in nearside & offside front suspension lower ball joints

Pass 1 Oct 2010 36,705 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 36,671 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 34,687 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,289 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 26,386 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,077 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 20,712 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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NP51 LPN is a 1986 Caterham Seven in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NP51 LPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 40 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NP51 LPN registered?

NP51 LPN is a 1986 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is NP51 LPN safe to buy?

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