MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,828 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?
Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.
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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.
Is P3 BUK safe to buy?
The MOT history for P3 BUK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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