CarVerify

Free Car Check

N500 BDA

1996 Caterham Unknown

Green Petrol 1700cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,052 mi
Last recorded2,052 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
4 checks still locked for this Caterham
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 BDA
MakeCaterham
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 2,052 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 2,038 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 2,012 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 1,968 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 1,837 miles

parking brake 16%

How Reliable is the Caterham Unknown?

Based on 6,813 MOT tests across 1,493 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
658
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
1,493
On UK Roads
Full Caterham Unknown reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N500 BDA is a 1996 Caterham Unknown in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The Caterham Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 30 years old, this Caterham Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N500 BDA?

You can check the full history of N500 BDA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N500 BDA registered?

N500 BDA is a 1996 Caterham Unknown, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N500 BDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 BDA shows 5 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 N500 BDA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N500 BDA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.