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P405 AWU

1996 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,238 mi
Last recorded65,238 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Caterham Seven (S3)24,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 AWU
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 65,238 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 65,168 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 65,026 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 64,811 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 62,329 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 61,387 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 61,217 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 60,866 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 55,765 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 52,672 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 48,596 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 48,586 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 38,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 38,984 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 27,668 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 27,567 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

play in offside front wishbone bush.

spare loose.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 22,219 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 18,192 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 16,938 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 15,906 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 14,879 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 14,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 13,248 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 11,690 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?

Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 476
Steering rack gaiter split 309
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 185
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P405 AWU is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 24,518 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 Seven (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P405 AWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven (S3) typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 30 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P405 AWU registered?

P405 AWU is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 30 December 1996.

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