MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,628 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
coolant hose perishing
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
coolant hose perishing
Frame work corroded
Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Frame work corroded
Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated
Coolant leak
How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?
Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.
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P396 JAJ is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1997 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 17,365 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 Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P396 JAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was P396 JAJ registered?
P396 JAJ is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 20 March 1997.
Is P396 JAJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P396 JAJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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