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P970 PEW

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

43,795 mi
Last recorded43,795 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 PEW
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 43,795 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 43,795 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 43,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 43,795 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 43,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 43,795 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 43,795 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 43,795 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 43,795 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 43,795 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 43,795 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 43,781 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 42,437 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 41,443 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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P970 PEW is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P970 PEW, 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 P970 PEW registered?

P970 PEW is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P970 PEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P970 PEW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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