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T179 VVW

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

33,645 mi
Last recorded33,645 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT179 VVW
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 33,645 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 33,551 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 33,422 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 33,209 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 32,842 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 32,717 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 32,445 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 31,866 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 31,187 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 30,000 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 29,770 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 29,770 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 27,960 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 27,862 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,790 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,662 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 21,520 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,714 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 20,313 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 19,223 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 17,520 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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T179 VVW is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 T179 VVW, 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 T179 VVW registered?

T179 VVW is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 20 December 1999.

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