MOT Status
ValidMileage
29,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
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
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
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?
Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.
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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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T7 TJH is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 16 July 1999.
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