1996 Caterham 7 1.6L Petrol · P753 DMO
1996 Caterham 7 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 63,510 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM 7
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,510 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P753 DMO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2026
- 63,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P753 DMO 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 7 (P753 DMO) between September 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
P753 DMO Mileage History
- 12/09/202261,379 mi
- 03/07/202462,126 mi+747 mi
- 02/07/202562,880 mi+754 mi
- 16/07/202562,899 mi+19 mi
- 27/06/202663,510 mi+611 mi
Average of roughly 562 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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