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T338 XTO

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,306 mi
Last recorded19,306 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT338 XTO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 19,306 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 19,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2024 17,019 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 16,434 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 15,912 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 13,495 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 13,125 miles

water leak

Pass 22 Jul 2009 12,578 miles

water pump leak ?

Fail 17 Jul 2009 12,572 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

water pump leak ?

Fail 4 Jul 2007 12,477 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

radiator top hose starting to perish

Pass 4 Jul 2007 12,477 miles

radiator top hose starting to perish

Pass 5 Jul 2006 10,979 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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T338 XTO is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T338 XTO, 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 T338 XTO registered?

T338 XTO is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 3 June 1999.

Is T338 XTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T338 XTO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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