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R212 DKX

1997 Caterham Seven

Yellow Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven18,790 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 DKX
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 104 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 77 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 133 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2019 47,533 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 May 2018 47,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all four tyres showing signs of wear

front position lights not working vehicle only used during day light hours

Pass 26 May 2017 47,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front positions lights not working vehicle only used during day light hours

front tyres showing signs of wear

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 May 2017 47,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front positions lights not working vehicle only used during day light hours

front tyres showing signs of wear

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 May 2016 46,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front position lamps permanently disconnected.ie no wiring loom,vehicle not used at night.

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 11 May 2016 46,130 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 13 May 2015 45,502 miles

play in front track rod ends

play in front wheel bearings

play in steering rack

Pass 3 May 2014 44,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all suspension spring adjuster nuts loose

play in steering rack

rear diff leaking covering rear brake pipes and fuel pipes

Fail 3 May 2014 44,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all suspension spring adjuster nuts loose

play in steering rack

rear diff leaking covering rear brake pipes and fuel pipes

Pass 8 May 2013 43,896 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,503 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 42,511 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,870 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,420 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 25,678 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 20,621 miles

Slight play in O/S bottom ball joint.

slight play in ends of steering rack.

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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R212 DKX is a 1997 Caterham Seven in Yellow with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 18,790 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R212 DKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R212 DKX registered?

R212 DKX is a 1997 Caterham Seven, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R212 DKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R212 DKX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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