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T777 SLR

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

28,238 mi
Last recorded28,238 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT777 SLR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 28,238 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 25,626 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 21,230 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 18,816 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2018 18,795 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 18,675 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 18,591 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 18,505 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 18,303 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 17,905 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 17,404 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 17,115 miles

? n/s handbrake slow to react

slight wear rear discs

Pass 2 Jun 2010 16,034 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,615 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 6 Jun 2008 14,749 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 14,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

low reading n/s handbrake

wear rear discs

Pass 12 Jun 2007 14,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

low reading n/s handbrake

wear rear discs

Pass 13 Jun 2006 13,884 miles

wear rear discs

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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T777 SLR is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 T777 SLR, 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 T777 SLR registered?

T777 SLR is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is T777 SLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T777 SLR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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