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T85 BGX

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

10,227 mi
Last recorded10,227 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT85 BGX
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 10,227 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 9,612 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 9,611 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2024 8,625 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

Pass 16 Jun 2023 7,842 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 5,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 5,181 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 4,789 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 4,221 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 3,191 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 2,178 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 1,613 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 28,841 miles

Slight bind on O/S/F brake

Slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 5 Dec 2012 28,521 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2011 26,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 24,006 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 24,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,328 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 18,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 12,270 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 7,424 miles

o/s hand brake reading slightly low

Pass 1 Jul 2006 6,885 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 6,884 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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T85 BGX is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T85 BGX, 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 T85 BGX registered?

T85 BGX is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 7 April 1999.

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