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N7 SEV

1996 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

35,336 mi
Last recorded35,336 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Caterham Seven (S3)24,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 SEV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 35,336 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 33,883 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 32,408 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 30,178 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 28,302 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 26,329 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 25,054 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 22,084 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 19,562 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 19,561 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2017 19,536 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 19,340 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 19,340 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 19,306 miles

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 19,078 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 19,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 18,115 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 18,036 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 17,925 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 17,891 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 17,418 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 16,827 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 15,721 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 14,487 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 13,248 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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N7 SEV is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N7 SEV, 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 N7 SEV registered?

N7 SEV is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N7 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N7 SEV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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