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K70 TCS

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,760 mi
Last recorded22,760 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK70 TCS
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 22,760 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 22,678 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 22,623 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 22,513 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 22,488 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 22,362 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 22,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 21,856 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 20,959 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 20,959 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 19,828 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 19,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 18,493 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 17,636 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 17,128 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 16,272 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 16,252 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 14,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 14,983 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 13,876 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 12,619 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 10,207 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 7,228 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 4,447 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 2,646 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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K70 TCS is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K70 TCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K70 TCS registered?

K70 TCS is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is K70 TCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K70 TCS shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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