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P936 TGY

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

67,255 mi
Last recorded67,255 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP936 TGY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 67,255 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 65,554 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 63,987 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 62,533 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 61,404 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 60,045 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 58,776 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 57,828 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 56,623 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 55,769 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 54,325 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 52,087 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 49,284 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 48,257 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 46,201 miles

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 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 10 Apr 2010 43,096 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 41,037 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,910 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 35,683 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,011 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2005 26,947 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2005 26,947 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P936 TGY is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P936 TGY, 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 P936 TGY registered?

P936 TGY is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P936 TGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P936 TGY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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