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P931 FVO

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,023 mi
Last recorded16,023 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP931 FVO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 16,023 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 15,684 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 15,661 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 15,661 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 15,318 miles

Rear both lower shock bushes slight play

Fail 29 May 2018 15,316 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear both lower shock bushes slight play

Pass 25 May 2017 14,939 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 14,615 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 13,872 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 13,279 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 12,291 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 11,718 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 10,690 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 9,380 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 7,703 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 6,213 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 4,353 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 2,540 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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P931 FVO is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P931 FVO, 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 P931 FVO registered?

P931 FVO is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P931 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P931 FVO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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