1997 Caetano Unknown 4.1L Heavy oil · P952 DNR
1997 Caetano Unknown (4.1L, heavy oil). First registered 24 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 15,119 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- CAETANO Unknown
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 4.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P952 DNR Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2024
- 15,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
P952 DNR Mileage History
- 29/05/200747,747 mi
- 27/05/200847,747 km
- 22/05/200952,552 mi
- 24/05/201057,758 mi+5,206 mi
- 30/05/201158,969 mi+1,211 mi
- 25/05/201259,658 mi+689 mi
- 30/05/201462,558 mi+2,900 mi
- 04/06/201467,580 mi+5,022 mi
- 26/05/201562,959 mi-4,621 mi
- 27/05/201663,769 mi+810 mi
- 01/06/201663,769 mi
- 25/05/201763,769 mi
- 08/06/2018240 mi-63,529 mi
- 31/05/2019418 mi+178 mi
- 30/03/20212,545 km
- 06/12/20213,459 mi
- 06/12/20213,459 mi
- 21/11/20229,077 mi+5,618 mi
- 28/11/20229,077 mi
- 03/01/2024102,815 mi+93,738 mi
- 08/01/202412,266 mi-90,549 mi
- 16/12/202415,115 mi+2,849 mi
- 19/12/202415,119 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly -1,858 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P952 DNR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Caetano Unknown (P952 DNR) between May 2007 and December 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b”.
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (P952 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as P952DNR.
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
FORD
F150
VOLKSWAGEN
CARAVELLE
MAZDA
MX-5
YAMAHA
DIVERSION
AUDI
CABRIOLET
YAMAHA
XV535
HONDA
CBR600F
TVR
CERBERA
IVECO
DAILY
SAAB
9000 CDE
CAETANO Unknown Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1997 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.