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P264 KLS

1996 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

29,089 mi
Last recorded29,089 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Caterham Seven (S3)24,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP264 KLS
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 29,089 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 28,757 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 28,707 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 28,592 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 28,185 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 27,860 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 27,860 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 27,732 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2016 26,873 miles

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

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

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

battery live cable poorly supported

parking brake efficiency near limit

Fail 8 Sep 2016 26,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

battery live cable poorly supported

parking brake efficiency near limit

Pass 22 Aug 2015 25,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 25,182 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2013 23,998 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 23,694 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,001 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 23,001 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 22,119 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 20,653 miles

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

nearside parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 17,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 16,376 miles

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

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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P264 KLS is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P264 KLS, 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 P264 KLS registered?

P264 KLS is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 30 December 1996.

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