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S7 RFP

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,841 mi
Last recorded65,841 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 RFP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 65,841 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 63,957 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 63,279 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking break effort only just met

Pass 4 Nov 2022 61,192 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 56,973 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Oct 2020 55,870 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 55,471 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 53,370 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 50,651 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 49,021 miles

Rear Oil leak axle ()

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 47,577 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 43,756 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak rear diff & gearbox

Pass 19 May 2014 43,756 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak rear diff & gearbox

Pass 8 Apr 2013 41,341 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 40,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,156 miles

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

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,869 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 37,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 35,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 31,162 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 29,603 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 24,268 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 19,783 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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S7 RFP is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S7 RFP, 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 S7 RFP registered?

S7 RFP is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is S7 RFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S7 RFP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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