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N318 NHY

1996 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,802 mi
Last recorded24,802 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Caterham Seven (S3)24,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN318 NHY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2010 24,802 miles

slight lift in o/s/f lower suspension jiont

slight play in rack arms

Pass 10 Jul 2009 22,231 miles

slight play in lower bearings

Pass 24 Jul 2008 18,957 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 18,916 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?

Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 476
Steering rack gaiter split 309
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 185
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N318 NHY is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 24,518 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N318 NHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven (S3) typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 30 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N318 NHY registered?

N318 NHY is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N318 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N318 NHY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N318 NHY have outstanding finance?

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