1997 Caterham Seven (S3) 2.0L Petrol · R385 CGY
1997 Caterham Seven (S3) (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18/08/1997. Recorded mileage 4,200 miles. MOT valid until 19/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1998cc
R385 CGY Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 4,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R385 CGY Mileage History
- 26/05/200623,369 mi
- 21/06/200723,901 mi+532 mi
- 04/07/200824,601 mi+700 mi
- 10/04/201027,044 mi+2,443 mi
- 19/04/201127,274 km
- 21/04/201227,847 mi
- 06/04/201329,729 km
- 06/04/201329,729 km
- 08/06/201681 mi
- 31/05/20171,504 mi+1,423 mi
- 11/05/20181,615 mi+111 mi
- 18/09/20202,556 mi+941 mi
- 27/10/20213,011 mi+455 mi
- 18/05/20233,343 mi+332 mi
- 18/05/20233,343 mi
- 29/06/20244,196 mi+853 mi
- 21/07/20264,200 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly -951 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R385 CGY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Caterham Seven (S3) (R385 CGY) between May 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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