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P895 RNF

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

10,663 mi
Last recorded10,663 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP895 RNF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 10,663 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 9,854 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 9,624 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 9,531 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 9,374 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 8,941 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 7,404 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2019 6,642 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 5,721 miles

exhaust silencer rubber mountings deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2017 5,021 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 5,021 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 4,100 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front slight bind

Pass 17 Apr 2015 3,374 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 3,345 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 1,770 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 5,545 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 5,121 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 5,095 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 5,095 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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P895 RNF is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P895 RNF, 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 P895 RNF registered?

P895 RNF is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1997.

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