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N1 JCV

1999 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

25,422 mi
Last recorded25,422 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Caterham 722,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 JCV
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 25,422 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 24,883 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 24,386 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 20,765 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 19,107 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 16,145 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 15,211 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 13,801 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,082 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 11,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 9,793 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 9,793 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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
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N1 JCV is a 1999 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1999 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 22,539 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 N1 JCV, 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 27 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N1 JCV registered?

N1 JCV is a 1999 Caterham 7, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is N1 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N1 JCV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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