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T883 PCR

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

17,716 mi
Last recorded17,716 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT883 PCR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 17,716 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 17,534 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 17,534 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 17,383 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 16,820 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 15,978 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 15,542 miles

Nearside Front slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 14 May 2015 15,364 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 14,679 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 14,169 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 13,681 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 12,698 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 12,698 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 11,750 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 10,664 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 9,192 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 8,005 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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T883 PCR is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T883 PCR, 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 T883 PCR registered?

T883 PCR is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T883 PCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T883 PCR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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