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P784 OWJ

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

897 mi
Last recorded897 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP784 OWJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 897 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 24 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 22 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 34,342 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 34,292 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 34,260 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 34,091 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 34,084 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 34,084 miles

front number cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2006 34,084 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2005 33,815 miles

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

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

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

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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P784 OWJ is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 P784 OWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P784 OWJ registered?

P784 OWJ is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P784 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P784 OWJ shows 11 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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