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P814 JWG

1996 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,337 mi
Last recorded29,337 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Caterham Super 719,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP814 JWG
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 29,337 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 29,272 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 29,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 29,176 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 29,072 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 29,015 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 28,962 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 28,545 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 28,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 28,472 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 28,413 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 28,365 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 28,163 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2014 27,772 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 27,544 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 27,303 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,829 miles

o/s headlight cracked

r subframe corroding

Pass 6 May 2010 26,286 miles

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

slight play in lower suspension

Pass 1 May 2009 25,904 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 25,056 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 24,807 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 24,204 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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P814 JWG is a 1996 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P814 JWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P814 JWG registered?

P814 JWG is a 1996 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P814 JWG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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