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T87 TBD

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,575 mi
Last recorded27,575 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT87 TBD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 27,575 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 27,569 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 27,294 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 27,092 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 27,092 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 26,218 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 25,364 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2018 24,385 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 24,385 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 20,550 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 20,543 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 16,059 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 11,984 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 11,984 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 9,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 9,598 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 6,422 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 3,844 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 3,724 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 3,676 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 3,212 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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T87 TBD is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 T87 TBD, 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 T87 TBD registered?

T87 TBD is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 15 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T87 TBD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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