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K70 JPE

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,186 mi
Last recorded3,186 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK70 JPE
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 3,186 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 3,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2011 3,162 miles

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

small cuts to nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2009 3,117 miles

Battery insecure

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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K70 JPE is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 20,400 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 K70 JPE, 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 29 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K70 JPE registered?

K70 JPE is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is K70 JPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K70 JPE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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