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T7 DPC

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,666 mi
Last recorded63,666 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 DPC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 63,666 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 59,508 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 55,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 49,786 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 46,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 46,884 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Sep 2020 45,083 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 43,603 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 41,002 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 34,629 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 34,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 28,088 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 20,818 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 13,380 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 12,487 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 11,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 11,340 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 7,560 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 6,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2009 5,534 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 1,601 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 27,677 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,677 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 21,695 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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T7 DPC is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T7 DPC, 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 T7 DPC registered?

T7 DPC is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 May 1999.

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