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N65 WPA

1996 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

28,407 mi
Last recorded28,407 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Caterham Seven19,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN65 WPA
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 28,407 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 27,617 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 27,409 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 26,702 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 26,645 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 26,311 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 26,311 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 26,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,973 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate may not be legal

Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,516 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 23,607 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 23,607 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 18,261 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 16,936 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 15,973 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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N65 WPA is a 1996 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1996 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 19,568 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 N65 WPA, 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 30 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N65 WPA registered?

N65 WPA is a 1996 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N65 WPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N65 WPA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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