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1997 Caterham Seven (S3) 1.6L Petrol · C7 KAR

C7 KAR

1997 Caterham Seven (S3) (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 15,399 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026.

Make & Model
CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)
Year / Origin
1997 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 30 Jul 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
15,399 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 30 Jul 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1588cc
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C7 KAR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2025
  • 15,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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C7 KAR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) (C7 KAR) between July 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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C7 KAR Mileage History

  1. 14/07/202215,062 mi
  2. 10/07/202315,186 mi+124 mi
  3. 10/07/202315,186 mi
  4. 19/07/202415,266 mi+80 mi
  5. 16/07/202515,399 mi+133 mi

Average of roughly 112 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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