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P799 HAL

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,522 mi
Last recorded16,522 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP799 HAL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2022 16,522 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 16,499 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 16,461 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 10,141 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 9,532 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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P799 HAL is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P799 HAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P799 HAL registered?

P799 HAL is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P799 HAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P799 HAL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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