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N750 SNR

1996 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,459 mi
Last recorded6,459 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Caterham Seven (S3)24,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN750 SNR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 6,459 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 6,221 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 5,801 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 5,370 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 4,928 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 4,442 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 4,064 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 3,395 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 3,091 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 3,091 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 2,029 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 1,892 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 1,832 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 1,443 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 1,443 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 1,164 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 1,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 413 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 6,889 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 6,887 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 5,551 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 4,167 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 3,252 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 3,161 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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N750 SNR is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N750 SNR, 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 N750 SNR registered?

N750 SNR is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N750 SNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N750 SNR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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