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P983 TEW

1997 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,995 mi
Last recorded21,995 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Caterham Seven (S3)20,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP983 TEW
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 21,995 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 21,083 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 20,393 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 19,400 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 18,402 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 18,092 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 16,081 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 15,113 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 13,797 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 13,590 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 13,385 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 12,694 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 12,216 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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P983 TEW is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P983 TEW, 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 P983 TEW registered?

P983 TEW is a 1997 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P983 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P983 TEW shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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