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V34 PBH

1999 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

33,958 mi
Last recorded33,958 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven21,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV34 PBH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 33,958 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 33,572 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 33,268 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 33,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 32,731 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 32,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

bare wire from starter motor

Pass 12 Jul 2021 32,337 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 32,069 miles

Both front tyres split cracked and perished 175-55-13 Avon

Pass 15 May 2019 31,779 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 31,119 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 15,338 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 29,232 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 28,211 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 26,791 miles

nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking on outer wall

offside rear tyre outer wall showing signs of cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2013 25,413 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 25,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear anti roll bar links slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2012 23,487 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 21,121 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 15,338 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 12,716 miles

Split in silencer.

Pass 8 Aug 2005 15,337 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 15,338 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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V34 PBH is a 1999 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1999 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 21,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V34 PBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 27 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V34 PBH is a 1999 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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