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OSU 124

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

33,354 mi
Last recorded33,354 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSU 124
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 33,354 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 33,051 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 32,769 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 30,847 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 29,420 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 27,844 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 27,606 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 27,606 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 27,454 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 27,111 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 27,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 26,759 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 26,758 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2016 76,165 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 25,786 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 25,258 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 24,847 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 24,095 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 24,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 23,713 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 22,622 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 20,806 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 18,355 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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OSU 124 is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc 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 OSU 124, 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

How do I check the history of OSU 124?

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What year was OSU 124 registered?

OSU 124 is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is OSU 124 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSU 124 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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