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N384 TCN

1996 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,805 mi
Last recorded58,805 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Caterham Seven (S3)24,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN384 TCN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 58,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 58,532 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 58,323 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 58,279 miles

Rear view mirror missing

Pass 23 Jul 2014 58,164 miles

rear number plate discoloured

space frame showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2014 58,164 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear number plate discoloured

space frame showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2013 57,834 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

all brake discs corroding due to lack of use

nearside rear tyre sidwall badly perished

offside rear tyre sidewall had a cut in sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,834 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all brake discs corroding due to lack of use

nearside rear tyre sidwall badly perished

offside rear tyre sidewall had a cut in sidewall not exposing cords

Fail 19 Apr 2012 57,779 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 57,779 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 57,634 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 57,634 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 57,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 57,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 56,539 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 56,539 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2007 55,643 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 49,894 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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N384 TCN is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N384 TCN, 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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N384 TCN is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 23 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N384 TCN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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