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P673 DPD

1997 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,361 mi
Last recorded20,361 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Caterham 718,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP673 DPD
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 20,361 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 19,219 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 17,814 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 15,881 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 13,341 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 13,144 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 12,167 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 12,118 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 11,931 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 11,762 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 11,544 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 11,157 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 11,073 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 10,693 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 10,281 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 10,209 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 9,868 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 9,526 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 9,192 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 8,292 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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P673 DPD is a 1997 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P673 DPD, 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 P673 DPD registered?

P673 DPD is a 1997 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P673 DPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P673 DPD shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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