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W396 UGM

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

11,513 mi
Last recorded11,513 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW396 UGM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 11,513 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2026 11,500 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 10,256 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 9,544 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 9,544 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 8,819 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 7,931 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 7,906 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 7,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 7,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 7,795 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Cracked exhaust tailpipe

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 7,669 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 7,522 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 7,403 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 7,253 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 7,068 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 6,870 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 6,800 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 6,711 miles

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar ends

Pass 28 Aug 2007 6,439 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 6,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2006 6,147 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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W396 UGM is a 2000 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 81.8%.

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 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 W396 UGM, 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.

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What year was W396 UGM registered?

W396 UGM is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 5 May 2000.

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