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N499 GBW

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,858 mi
Last recorded51,858 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN499 GBW
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 51,858 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 51,686 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 51,490 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 51,209 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 51,209 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 51,098 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 50,928 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 50,782 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 50,591 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 50,524 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,509 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,500 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,490 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,472 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 50,441 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 50,352 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 49,354 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

nearside outer track rod end rubber perished

Pass 10 Aug 2006 48,830 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 48,830 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N499 GBW is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,286 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 N499 GBW, 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 31 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N499 GBW registered?

N499 GBW is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 10 October 1995.

Is N499 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N499 GBW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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