1997 Caterham Seven (S3) 1.6L Petrol · P736 BBV
1997 Caterham Seven (S3) (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 42,285 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,285 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P736 BBV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2024
- 42,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P736 BBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) (P736 BBV) between October 2006 and June 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”.
P736 BBV Mileage History
- 16/10/200611,329 mi
- 16/10/200611,329 mi
- 15/10/200714,020 mi+2,691 mi
- 07/10/200815,767 mi+1,747 mi
- 14/10/200815,829 mi+62 mi
- 02/02/201017,936 mi+2,107 mi
- 11/03/201119,292 mi+1,356 mi
- 14/03/201220,994 mi+1,702 mi
- 11/03/201322,033 mi+1,039 mi
- 06/06/201423,903 mi+1,870 mi
- 27/05/201525,062 mi+1,159 mi
- 27/05/201525,062 mi
- 26/05/201625,845 mi+783 mi
- 31/05/201726,056 mi+211 mi
- 19/12/201726,375 mi+319 mi
- 21/12/201831,220 mi+4,845 mi
- 03/06/202036,632 mi+5,412 mi
- 31/05/202138,428 mi+1,796 mi
- 20/06/202241,468 mi+3,040 mi
- 19/06/202341,876 mi+408 mi
- 14/06/202442,285 mi+409 mi
Average of roughly 1,753 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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