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P3 BUK

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,828 mi
Last recorded21,828 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 BUK
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 21,828 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 21,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 21,082 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 21,082 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 19,545 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 17,770 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 17,770 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 16,613 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 15,499 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 12,909 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 12,903 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 12,903 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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P3 BUK is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P3 BUK, 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 P3 BUK registered?

P3 BUK is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 March 1997.

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