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P7 SJE

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

16,745 mi
Last recorded16,745 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 SJE
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 16,745 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 16,070 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 14,136 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 13,141 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 10,937 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 10,857 miles

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2018 10,695 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2017 10,434 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 10,365 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 10,132 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 9,407 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 8,901 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 8,483 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 8,483 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 8,399 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 7,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 7,845 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 7,398 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 6,394 miles

nearside rear foot brake slow to pick up when applied gradually.

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split/leaking grease

Pass 31 Jul 2007 5,774 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 4,734 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2005 4,285 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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P7 SJE is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P7 SJE, 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 P7 SJE registered?

P7 SJE is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P7 SJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P7 SJE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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