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P675 DPD

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,841 mi
Last recorded23,841 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP675 DPD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 23,841 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 23,297 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 23,297 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2023 23,260 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 23,081 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 22,942 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 22,488 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 22,263 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 22,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached mounting breaking away from cross member (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 17 Jul 2018 21,492 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 20,365 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 20,334 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 20,241 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 20,235 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 20,045 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 19,901 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 19,529 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 18,933 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 16,521 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 15,468 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 15,461 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 14,921 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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P675 DPD is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P675 DPD, 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 P675 DPD registered?

P675 DPD is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P675 DPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P675 DPD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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