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P40 AHH

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

24,118 mi
Last recorded24,118 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 AHH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 24,118 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 23,713 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 23,614 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 23,537 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 23,452 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 23,380 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear framework corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 23,261 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 23,141 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 23,141 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 23,076 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 22,993 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 22,791 miles

Slight binding to offside front wheel

Pass 4 Jul 2014 22,738 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 22,459 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 21,625 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 21,554 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,990 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 19,114 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 18,644 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 18,203 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 17,817 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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P40 AHH is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P40 AHH, 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 P40 AHH registered?

P40 AHH is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 21 July 1997.

Is P40 AHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P40 AHH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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