CarVerify

Free Car Check

C142 MWB

1986 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1691cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,515 mi
Last recorded13,515 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Caterham Seven (S3)18,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Caterham
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC142 MWB
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 13,515 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 13,379 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 13,264 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 13,146 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 13,117 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trunnion cross-pin. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trunnion cross-pin. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Offside rear brake not working hand or foot. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Fluid leaking from drum. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Upper universal joint. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 12,945 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 12,938 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2007 12,890 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 12,718 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?

Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 476
Steering rack gaiter split 309
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 185
Full Caterham Seven (S3) reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C142 MWB is a 1986 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1986 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 18,167 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 Seven (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C142 MWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven (S3) typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 40 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C142 MWB?

You can check the full history of C142 MWB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C142 MWB registered?

C142 MWB is a 1986 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 8 July 1986.

Is C142 MWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C142 MWB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C142 MWB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C142 MWB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.