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P737 PKJ

1997 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,894 mi
Last recorded29,894 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Caterham Super 717,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP737 PKJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 29,894 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 29,318 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 29,025 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 28,349 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 27,989 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 27,518 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 26,766 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 25,298 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 24,580 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 23,862 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 23,168 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 21,199 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 18,314 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,158 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers smearing.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 18,158 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front wipers smearing.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,899 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 17,569 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,184 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 16,826 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 15,878 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 15,549 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 15,539 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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P737 PKJ is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 17,365 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P737 PKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P737 PKJ registered?

P737 PKJ is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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