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D1 PME

1993 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,590 mi
Last recorded17,590 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Caterham Seven21,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 PME
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 17,590 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 17,407 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 17,407 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013
Pass 14 Mar 2012 17,105 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 16,516 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 16,492 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 15,712 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 15,712 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 13,863 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 11,125 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 11,125 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 10,949 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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D1 PME is a 1993 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1993 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 21,776 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 D1 PME, 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 33 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D1 PME registered?

D1 PME is a 1993 Caterham Seven, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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