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M17 PTS

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,875 mi
Last recorded46,875 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 PTS
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 46,875 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 46,232 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 46,232 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 46,130 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 44,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 44,018 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,242 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 42,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 40,130 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 38,068 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 36,890 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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M17 PTS is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,286 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M17 PTS, 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 31 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 M17 PTS registered?

M17 PTS is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 26 January 1995.

Is M17 PTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M17 PTS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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