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PTF 159

2009 Caterham Seven (S3)

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,569 mi
Last recorded3,569 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven (S3)9,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTF 159
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2025 3,569 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 3,349 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 2,971 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 2,502 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 2,412 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 2,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 2,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 2,142 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 2,119 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 1,864 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 1,703 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 1,486 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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PTF 159 is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 9,885 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 PTF 159, 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 17 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PTF 159 registered?

PTF 159 is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 14 February 2009.

Is PTF 159 safe to buy?

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