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T229 HAP

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,711 mi
Last recorded41,711 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT229 HAP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 41,711 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 40,829 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 40,810 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 40,462 miles

Nearside Front slight oil leak

Offside Rear sidelight lens cracked and loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 40,462 miles

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

Nearside Front slight oil leak

Offside Rear sidelight lens cracked and loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 40,445 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 40,288 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 39,810 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 39,722 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 39,051 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 38,836 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 37,959 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 37,921 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 37,774 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 37,766 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,471 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 Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 37,453 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 36,103 miles

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

o/s/r brake pipe chafeing on fuel pipe

Pass 4 Aug 2010 35,499 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 34,466 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 34,006 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 34,006 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 31,386 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

condition of steering .

Fail 4 Jul 2007 31,386 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

condition of steering .

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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T229 HAP is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 T229 HAP, 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 T229 HAP registered?

T229 HAP is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 11 August 1999.

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