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P5 SVN

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,359 mi
Last recorded53,359 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 SVN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 53,359 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 53,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h4 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 capless bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 52,635 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 51,958 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 50,606 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 49,380 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 48,379 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 47,571 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 46,261 miles

both front steering rack gaiters perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2017 44,687 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 42,246 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 42,246 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 40,096 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 39,289 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 37,509 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 34,514 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,906 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,492 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,538 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,531 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 23,245 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,119 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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P5 SVN is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 P5 SVN, 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 P5 SVN registered?

P5 SVN is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is P5 SVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 SVN 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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