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P1 FDN

1997 Caterham 7

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,302 mi
Last recorded26,302 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Caterham 718,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 FDN
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 26,302 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 25,530 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 25,488 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 25,472 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 25,138 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 24,904 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 23,495 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 22,139 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 20,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from axle

slight low effort offside rear parking brake!

Pass 29 May 2009 19,642 miles

oil leak from axle nearside rear

Pass 30 May 2008 19,051 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 19,047 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 18,600 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 17,586 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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P1 FDN is a 1997 Caterham 7 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1997 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 18,697 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P1 FDN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P1 FDN?

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What year was P1 FDN registered?

P1 FDN is a 1997 Caterham 7, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P1 FDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P1 FDN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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