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P288 KCC

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,235 mi
Last recorded37,235 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 KCC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 37,235 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 36,899 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 36,898 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 36,182 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 35,511 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,776 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,577 miles

both steering rack gaiters in poor condition.

o/s handbrake effort low.

pipe at fuel filter v. heavily corroded.

rear chassis tubes heavily corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,423 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,577 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 31,577 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,172 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,207 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 22,962 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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P288 KCC is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P288 KCC, 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 P288 KCC registered?

P288 KCC is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P288 KCC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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