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F3 RWL

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

31,992 mi
Last recorded31,992 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 RWL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 31,992 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 31,979 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 31,977 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 31,963 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 31,926 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 31,926 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 31,810 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 31,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 31,656 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 31,296 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 30,915 miles

Grease nipple missing from propshaft rear U/J

Fail 12 Apr 2017 30,915 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Grease nipple missing from propshaft rear U/J

Pass 1 Apr 2016 30,536 miles

light cracking to inner sidewall of tyres

Pass 20 Mar 2015 30,103 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 29,844 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 28,933 miles

f tyres wearing on edgess

n/s/r light slight interaction

slight play in rear bearings

Pass 1 Jul 2011 27,843 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 27,074 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 27,074 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 23,322 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 21,406 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 18,997 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 17,080 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
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F3 RWL is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 17,828 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 F3 RWL, 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 27 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was F3 RWL registered?

F3 RWL is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is F3 RWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F3 RWL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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