1996 Caterham Seven 1.6L Petrol · P508 BPE
1996 Caterham Seven (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/08/1996. Recorded mileage 43,332 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SEVEN
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,332 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1585cc
P508 BPE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 43,332 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P508 BPE Mileage History
- 08/08/202241,944 mi
- 08/08/202342,306 mi+362 mi
- 08/08/202442,532 mi+226 mi
- 08/08/202543,332 mi+800 mi
Average of roughly 463 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P508 BPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Caterham Seven (P508 BPE) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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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