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W138 NBT

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,569 mi
Last recorded36,569 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 NBT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 36,569 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 36,232 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 35,923 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 35,426 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 34,586 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 34,213 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 33,709 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 33,218 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 32,465 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 32,097 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 32,095 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 30,929 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 29,063 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 27,946 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,019 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 25,560 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 25,559 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,801 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 23,766 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 23,764 miles

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

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

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 16 Mar 2009 22,638 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,704 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 20,487 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,450 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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W138 NBT is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 16,995 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 W138 NBT, 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 26 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W138 NBT registered?

W138 NBT is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 21 August 2000.

Is W138 NBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W138 NBT shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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