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P7 JPE

1997 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,887 mi
Last recorded11,887 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Caterham 718,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 JPE
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 May 2017 11,887 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 11,459 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 11,083 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 10,992 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 10,680 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 9,376 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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P7 JPE is a 1997 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 18,697 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P7 JPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P7 JPE registered?

P7 JPE is a 1997 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P7 JPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P7 JPE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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