MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,169 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
under trays fitted
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)
oil leaks
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)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was P65 LJB registered?
P65 LJB is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 May 1997.
Is P65 LJB safe to buy?
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