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P338 BPM

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,523 mi
Last recorded12,523 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 BPM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 12,523 miles

park brake efficiency only just in limit

Pass 28 Aug 2014 12,523 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 12,523 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 12,523 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 12,523 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 12,523 miles

daytime use only due to no lights. Presented with lights covered up.

Fail 22 Apr 2010 12,523 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

daytime use only due to no lights. Presented with lights covered up.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 12,523 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 12,479 miles

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

Rear 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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P338 BPM is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P338 BPM, 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 P338 BPM registered?

P338 BPM is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P338 BPM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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