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T986 GDP

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

3,308 mi
Last recorded3,308 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT986 GDP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 3,308 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 3,224 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 2,992 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 2,907 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 2,681 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 2,402 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 2,079 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 1,830 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 1,827 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 1,343 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 809 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 809 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 225 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 12,846 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 12,383 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 11,926 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 11,425 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 10,756 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 10,542 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 10,179 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 9,382 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 8,880 miles

timing belt due at 60,000 miles or 5 years

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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T986 GDP is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T986 GDP, 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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T986 GDP is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 June 1999.

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