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P306 OFL

1997 Caterham 7

Yellow Petrol 1688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,859 mi
Last recorded17,859 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Caterham 718,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 OFL
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,688cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 17,859 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 17,277 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 16,810 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 16,720 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 16,498 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 16,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 16,279 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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P306 OFL is a 1997 Caterham 7 in Yellow with a 1,688cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P306 OFL, 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.

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What year was P306 OFL registered?

P306 OFL is a 1997 Caterham 7, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P306 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P306 OFL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P306 OFL have outstanding finance?

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