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N31 WSE

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,695 mi
Last recorded23,695 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 WSE
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 23,695 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 23,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2025 22,652 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 21,481 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 19,418 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 19,342 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 19,057 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 18,703 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 18,149 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 18,136 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 17,996 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 17,573 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 17,218 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 17,024 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 16,624 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 16,255 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 15,546 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 14,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 12,597 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 12,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 11,145 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2006 9,816 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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N31 WSE is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N31 WSE, 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 N31 WSE registered?

N31 WSE is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is N31 WSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N31 WSE shows 22 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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