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P840 WKH

1997 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,718 mi
Last recorded30,718 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Caterham 718,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 WKH
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 30,718 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 30,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 29,642 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 28,973 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 28,333 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 28,323 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 27,900 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 27,339 miles

Play in O/S/R hub/wheel bearing but not excessive

Pass 12 Jun 2019 26,427 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central trailing arm bush very worn but cannot become detached. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 25,526 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 25,169 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 24,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2015 23,771 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 23,040 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 22,070 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 22,051 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear diff bracket bush is worn

Pass 16 Jun 2012 20,643 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 19,838 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 19,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 19,027 miles

n/s/f track rod end gaiter is split.

Pass 27 Jun 2009 18,044 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 18,033 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 16,909 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 16,885 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 15,609 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 15,084 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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P840 WKH is a 1997 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P840 WKH, 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.

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What year was P840 WKH registered?

P840 WKH is a 1997 Caterham 7, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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