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T77 CAT

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

33,553 mi
Last recorded33,553 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT77 CAT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 33,553 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 31,625 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 30,593 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 30,454 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 30,290 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 29,795 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 28,942 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 28,793 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 28,755 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 28,664 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 27,856 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 27,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 25,041 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,932 miles

engine fitted out of a 1989 lotus eclat

Fail 4 Sep 2012 21,932 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

engine fitted out of a 1989 lotus eclat

Fail 12 Apr 2011 15,430 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 15,430 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 14,661 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 13,299 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 10,852 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 7,854 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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T77 CAT is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T77 CAT, 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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T77 CAT is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 May 1999.

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