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T836 VUM

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

12,573 mi
Last recorded12,573 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT836 VUM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 12,573 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 11,739 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Loose (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 11,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Loose (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 8,209 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

int missfire

Fail 9 Jul 2021 8,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

int missfire

slight footbrake travel(still reserve)

Pass 3 Jul 2019 2,448 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 2,436 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 2,406 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 2,091 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 1,313 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 847 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 257 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 19,813 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 18,611 miles

Water leak on engine behind timing cover water pump?

Pass 14 Jun 2011 18,323 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 17,499 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 16,625 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 15,445 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2008 15,445 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,028 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 15,020 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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T836 VUM is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T836 VUM, 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 T836 VUM registered?

T836 VUM is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 March 1999.

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