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P311 MLE

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,174 mi
Last recorded40,174 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 MLE
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 May 2025 40,174 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 38,802 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 37,476 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 35,585 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 33,823 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 30,826 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 26,501 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 22,801 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 19,153 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 17,450 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 17,015 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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P311 MLE is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 P311 MLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P311 MLE registered?

P311 MLE is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P311 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P311 MLE shows 11 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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