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P139 MKR

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,505 mi
Last recorded24,505 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 MKR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 24,505 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 24,309 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 24,075 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 23,948 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 23,875 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 23,735 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 23,688 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 23,614 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 23,454 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 23,118 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 22,951 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 22,748 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 21,714 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 21,446 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 20,794 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 20,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 19,957 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 19,070 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 18,425 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 17,035 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 16,519 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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P139 MKR is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P139 MKR, 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 P139 MKR registered?

P139 MKR is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P139 MKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P139 MKR shows 21 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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