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T47 AGJ

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,480 mi
Last recorded7,480 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT47 AGJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 7,480 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 7,398 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 7,012 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 6,647 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 6,647 miles

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 6,321 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 6,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2019 6,079 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 5,745 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 5,683 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 5,397 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 4,884 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 4,267 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 3,236 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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T47 AGJ is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T47 AGJ, 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 T47 AGJ registered?

T47 AGJ is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 17 June 1999.

Is T47 AGJ safe to buy?

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