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N121 KAR

1995 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,671 mi
Last recorded24,671 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven22,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 KAR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 24,671 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 24,153 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 23,782 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 23,404 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 23,404 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working switch fault (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 May 2019 23,108 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 23,108 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 23,012 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 22,118 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 21,331 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 19,398 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 16,871 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 14,307 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 11,685 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 11,368 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 10,987 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 9,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 8,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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N121 KAR is a 1995 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1995 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 22,546 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N121 KAR, 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 31 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N121 KAR registered?

N121 KAR is a 1995 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 December 1995.

Is N121 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N121 KAR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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