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P500 AUS

1996 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,823 mi
Last recorded32,823 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Caterham Seven (S3)24,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 AUS
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 32,823 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 32,182 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 31,438 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 30,565 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 29,794 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 29,127 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 29,127 miles

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation rubbing on drive shaft (1.1.15 (d))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 28,491 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 28,179 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 27,835 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 27,579 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 27,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 26,861 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 26,065 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 25,825 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 25,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 25,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 25,133 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 25,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 24,757 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 23,935 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 20,522 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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P500 AUS is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P500 AUS, 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

How do I check the history of P500 AUS?

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What year was P500 AUS registered?

P500 AUS is a 1996 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P500 AUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P500 AUS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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