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T266 NKM

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

82,655 mi
Last recorded82,655 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT266 NKM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 82,655 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 82,106 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 81,056 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 79,756 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 78,447 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 77,150 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 74,745 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 74,745 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged PERISHED (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged PERISHED (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2018 73,072 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 71,522 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 69,451 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 67,224 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 64,260 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,273 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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,461 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 55,671 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 52,295 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 49,081 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 44,587 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 42,807 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 41,117 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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T266 NKM is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 T266 NKM, 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 T266 NKM registered?

T266 NKM is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 12 May 1999.

Is T266 NKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T266 NKM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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