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N375 SUT

1996 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

32,089 mi
Last recorded32,089 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Caterham Seven (S3)24,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN375 SUT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 32,089 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 31,617 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 31,617 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 31,362 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 30,932 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 30,541 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 30,031 miles

rear frame corroded

slight play in rear support bar bush

Fail 7 Jun 2019 30,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

rear frame corroded

slight play in rear support bar bush

Pass 11 Jun 2018 29,777 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 29,017 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 28,370 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 28,370 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 28,285 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 28,285 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 27,654 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 24,932 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 22,112 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 19,856 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 17,554 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 15,208 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 13,573 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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N375 SUT is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N375 SUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N375 SUT registered?

N375 SUT is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N375 SUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N375 SUT shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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