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GGM 131V

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,088 mi
Last recorded36,088 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGM 131V
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 36,088 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 35,365 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 34,992 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 34,628 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 34,620 miles

Emissions not tested RESULTS ARE BEYOND DATA AVAILABLE. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 33,796 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 33,765 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 33,250 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 33,185 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 32,412 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 31,866 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 31,253 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 30,763 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 30,037 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 29,075 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 28,380 miles

corrosion starting around n/s/r floor area

Pass 5 Aug 2011 27,022 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010
Pass 17 Jul 2009
Pass 2 Aug 2008 24,214 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 22,776 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 18,640 miles

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing but not rough at this time.

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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GGM 131V is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GGM 131V, 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 GGM 131V registered?

GGM 131V is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is GGM 131V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGM 131V shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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