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CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)1997 · 1.6L Petrol

P801 SMX

Vehicle Insight Summary

CATERHAM SEVEN (S3) (1997, Petrol, 1599cc) — mileage recorded at 32,610. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Expired
Expires 25/04/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1599cc

Free vehicle health score

45
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Stolen
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Finance
Locked
Write-off
Locked
Salvage
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Imported
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Exported
Locked
Scrapped
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Destruction
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V5C Logbook
Locked

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Full MOT History

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) (P801 SMX), we found 5 MOT results in the period of April 2023 to April 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Caterham has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

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