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S7 SPT

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,607 mi
Last recorded33,607 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 SPT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 33,607 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 33,607 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 33,199 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount at rear (6.1.2 (a))

clip around silencer not secure

Pass 5 Jun 2024 33,186 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across front axle is 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 33,186 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across front axle is 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 33,166 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 33,166 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 33,147 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 33,147 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 32,875 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2021 32,875 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 32,672 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 32,535 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 32,199 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,636 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 30,904 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 30,319 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 29,901 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 29,865 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 29,345 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 28,325 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,554 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)

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 SPT is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SPT, 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 S7 SPT registered?

S7 SPT is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 7 January 1999.

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