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P396 JAJ

1997 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,628 mi
Last recorded8,628 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Caterham Super 717,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 JAJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 8,628 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 8,628 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 8,382 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 8,067 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 7,719 miles

Frame work corroded

Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2016 7,719 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 6,792 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 6,659 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Jul 2007 6,496 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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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?

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