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T7 TJH

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,608 mi
Last recorded29,608 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 TJH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 29,608 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 29,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 29,177 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 28,706 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 27,930 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 27,811 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 27,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 27,122 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 26,115 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 26,115 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 24 May 2017 25,369 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 25,369 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all tyres perished and old

front tyres staggered on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2016 24,371 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 24,370 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nut missing from passenger seat rail but seat is not insecure

Pass 15 May 2015 22,259 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 22,249 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2014 20,625 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 19,065 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 17,551 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 16,944 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 16,944 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2010 15,287 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 15,275 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 12,539 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 10,513 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 9,154 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 9,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 6 May 2006 7,268 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 TJH is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 TJH, 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 TJH registered?

T7 TJH is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 16 July 1999.

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