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P889 GRR

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,909 mi
Last recorded40,909 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 GRR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 40,909 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 40,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 40,457 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 38,243 miles

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 25 Mar 2015 37,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 36,306 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 32,245 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,930 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,828 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 19,338 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 18,090 miles

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

hand brake reserve travel low

Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,369 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 16,589 miles

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

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

hand brake reserve travel low

Pass 9 May 2006 14,993 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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P889 GRR is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P889 GRR, 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 P889 GRR registered?

P889 GRR is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P889 GRR safe to buy?

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