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1996 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,998 mi
Last recorded42,998 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Caterham Seven (S3)24,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 BPG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2018 42,998 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 42,950 miles

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

slight wear in steering rack pinion

Pass 18 Aug 2016 42,937 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 42,548 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 41,877 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 39,687 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 38,701 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 34,717 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 30,154 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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P25 BPG is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 24,518 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 P25 BPG, 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 30 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P25 BPG registered?

P25 BPG is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 12 September 1996.

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