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M9 ACK

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,659 mi
Last recorded10,659 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 ACK
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 10,659 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 10,363 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 10,171 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 9,961 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 9,564 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 9,430 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 9,252 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 9,076 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 8,958 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 8,593 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 8,309 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 8,058 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 7,910 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 7,742 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 7,479 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 7,176 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 6,977 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 6,890 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 6,587 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 6,524 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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M9 ACK is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 M9 ACK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M9 ACK registered?

M9 ACK is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is M9 ACK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M9 ACK shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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