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N243 NNW

1995 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,303 mi
Last recorded6,303 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven22,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 NNW
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 6,303 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 6,285 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 6,240 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 6,240 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 6,099 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 6,061 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 6,022 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 5,994 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 5,840 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 5,784 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 5,357 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 4,053 miles

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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N243 NNW is a 1995 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N243 NNW, 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 N243 NNW registered?

N243 NNW is a 1995 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 September 1995.

Is N243 NNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N243 NNW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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