1996 Caterham Seven (S3) 1.7L Petrol · P385 DUD
1996 Caterham Seven (S3) (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 29,470 miles. MOT valid until 15/02/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1690cc
P385 DUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 29,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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P385 DUD Mileage History
- 04/08/202227,573 mi
- 24/08/202328,213 mi+640 mi
- 23/08/202429,232 mi+1,019 mi
- 20/08/202529,436 mi+204 mi
- 16/02/202629,470 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 536 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P385 DUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Caterham Seven (S3) (P385 DUD) between August 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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