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P753 DMO

1996 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,899 mi
Last recorded62,899 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Caterham 722,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 DMO
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 62,899 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 62,880 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 62,126 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 61,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 61,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 61,128 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 60,829 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 60,467 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 60,254 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 60,043 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 59,631 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 55,877 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 53,334 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 52,107 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 51,227 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 47,422 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 46,795 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P753 DMO is a 1996 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1996 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 22,972 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 P753 DMO, 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 30 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P753 DMO registered?

P753 DMO is a 1996 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P753 DMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P753 DMO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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