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S7 FOP

1999 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,277 mi
Last recorded55,277 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven21,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 FOP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 55,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 54,962 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 54,962 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 53,999 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 53,270 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 50,841 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 50,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner steering arms have slight play

Pass 5 May 2017 48,857 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 48,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 47,951 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 46,851 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 44,817 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,310 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,659 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,886 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,690 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to split

Fail 24 Mar 2009 30,690 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to split

Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,327 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,645 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 18,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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S7 FOP is a 1999 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 21,001 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S7 FOP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 27 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S7 FOP registered?

S7 FOP is a 1999 Caterham Seven, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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