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DSK 436

1999 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,799 mi
Last recorded74,799 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven21,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSK 436
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 74,799 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 74,532 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 71,605 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 71,221 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 70,956 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 70,577 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 67,489 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 62,703 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

windscreen slightly damaged by wipers

Pass 6 Jul 2016 61,774 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2015 60,928 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 60,928 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 60,058 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 59,222 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 59,222 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 59,219 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 55,442 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,442 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 5,502 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 52,798 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 52,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 48,595 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both exhaust mountings excessivly deteriated

offside steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 10 Jul 2007 48,595 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both exhaust mountings excessivly deteriated

offside steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2006 48,422 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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DSK 436 is a 1999 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1999 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 21,001 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DSK 436, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 27 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DSK 436 registered?

DSK 436 is a 1999 Caterham Seven, first registered on 11 July 1999.

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