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P650 GUD

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,415 mi
Last recorded50,415 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP650 GUD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 50,415 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 50,294 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 50,000 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 49,904 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 48,452 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 47,283 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 46,373 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 45,110 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 45,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 43,911 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 42,409 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,504 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 38,345 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 35,595 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 32,339 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 28,679 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 27,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 21,413 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 18,698 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 18,684 miles

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

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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P650 GUD is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 20,400 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P650 GUD, 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 29 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P650 GUD registered?

P650 GUD is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 22 April 1997.

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