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P65 LJB

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,169 mi
Last recorded28,169 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP65 LJB
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 28,169 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 28,152 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 27,528 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 27,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 27,345 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 27,290 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 27,195 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 27,082 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 26,762 miles

oil leaks

Pass 20 Aug 2014 26,525 miles

Battery bracket allows battery to move slightly

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 26,496 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 26,389 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 26,292 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 26,292 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,170 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 25,666 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,460 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 25,162 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 24,781 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 24,459 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P65 LJB is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P65 LJB, 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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P65 LJB is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 May 1997.

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