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P510 BPA

1996 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,937 mi
Last recorded62,937 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Caterham Seven (S3)24,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP510 BPA
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 62,937 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 62,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside steering rack gaiter deteriorating

suggest replace tyres soon

Fail 23 May 2023 62,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

offside steering rack gaiter deteriorating

suggest replace tyres soon

Pass 25 Aug 2021 61,491 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 61,209 miles

Surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 29 Jun 2018 60,207 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 60,042 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 59,934 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 59,408 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 59,401 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 59,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 58,314 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,123 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 48,128 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,189 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 41,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 36,196 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 32,369 miles

1/slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

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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P510 BPA is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 24,518 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 P510 BPA, 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 30 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P510 BPA registered?

P510 BPA is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 August 1996.

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