1996 Caterham Seven (S3) 1.7L Petrol · P7 ACE
1996 Caterham Seven (S3) (1.7L, petrol). First registered 19 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 98,113 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,113 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P7 ACE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 98,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P7 ACE 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 (S3) (P7 ACE) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). 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.
P7 ACE Mileage History
- 05/10/202292,421 mi
- 06/10/202394,105 mi+1,684 mi
- 10/10/202496,759 mi+2,654 mi
- 09/10/202598,113 mi+1,354 mi
Average of roughly 1,890 miles per year across 4 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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