P7ACE - CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)
MOT: ValidGB
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The Caterham Seven S3, often referred to simply as the Caterham Seven, is a quintessential British lightweight sports car renowned for its minimalist design and exhilarating driving experience. Manufactured by Caterham Cars, a company with a rich history dating back to the 1950s, the S3 model was introduced in the early 1990s as a continuation of the iconic Seven lineage. Known for its simple yet effective engineering, the S3 features a lightweight chassis, a range of small-displacement engines, and a distinctive open-top design that emphasises driver engagement. Its compact dimensions and agile handling make it a favourite among enthusiasts seeking pure motoring pleasure. The Caterham Seven S3 remains a symbol of British engineering and a testament to the enduring appeal of minimalist sports cars.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 28 MOT tests
This 1996 Caterham Seven S3, registration P7ACE, is a blue petrol vehicle with a 1699cc engine. It was first registered in October 1996 and has a recorded mileage of 96,759 miles. The car currently holds a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 10 October 2024 and valid until 9 October 2025. The MOT advisories include slight play in both front wheel bearings and some corrosion to the vehicle structure, though structural integrity remains unaffected. The vehicle is taxed and the CO2 emissions data is not available.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
28
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 10 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,759 mi
Expires: 09 October 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed - 06 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,105 mi
Expires: 05 October 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive Weap from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Passed - 05 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,421 mi
Expires: 04 October 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 16 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,298 mi
Expires: 16 September 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 21 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,544 mi
Expires: 16 September 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory general corrosion to chassis
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 14 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,621 mi
Expires: 16 September 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory chassis slightly rusty under car
- Advisory both front wheel bearings slightly play
- Advisory Offside Front shocker slightly leak
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Passed - 17 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,271 mi
Expires: 16 September 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory both rear tyres 2mm
- Advisory both front tyres wear both edges
- Advisory both rear anti roll bar links slightly play
- Advisory all chassis rusty under car
Failed - 05 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,906 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory both rear tyres 2mm
- Advisory both front tyres wear both edges
- Advisory both rear anti roll bar links slightly play
- Advisory all chassis rusty under car
Passed - 15 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,657 mi
Expires: 14 September 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory reg plates not standard
Failed - 07 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,580 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Offside Steering rack gaiter twisted
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 08 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,902 mi
Expires: 12 September 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory NS head lamp beam image poor/weak
- Advisory Front tyres getting low 3mm
Passed - 09 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,919 mi
Expires: 12 September 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory passenger seat base missing
Failed - 09 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,919 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory passenger seat base missing
Passed - 10 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,667 mi
Expires: 12 September 2015
Failed - 08 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,574 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Passed - 13 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,287 mi
Expires: 12 September 2014
Failed - 11 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,287 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- Major Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Major Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Major Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Major Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Major Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Passed - 06 July 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,649 mi
Expires: 05 July 2013
Failed - 30 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,649 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- Major Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Passed - 17 June 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,917 mi
Expires: 16 June 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Failed - 17 June 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,917 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed - 02 June 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,199 mi
Expires: 01 June 2011
Failed - 02 June 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,199 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Major Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Passed - 15 April 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,598 mi
Expires: 14 April 2010
Passed - 14 February 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,289 mi
Expires: 26 February 2009
Failed - 27 February 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,535 mi
Passed - 27 February 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,535 mi
Expires: 26 February 2008
Passed - 27 January 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,852 mi
Expires: 26 January 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for P7ACE?
The MOT expires on 09 October 2025.
What is the tax status of P7ACE?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 July 2025.
What are the specifications of P7ACE?
This is a 1996 CATERHAM SEVEN (S3) in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 1699cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of P7ACE?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.