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Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,588 cc

F3 RWLMOT history

F3 RWL is a blue petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 31,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
31,992 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 RWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 RWL was last recorded at 31,992 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
31,979 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 31,992 miles
  • 2024 – 31,979 miles
  • 2023 – 31,977 miles
  • 2022 – 31,963 miles
  • 2021 – 31,926 miles
  • 2020 – 31,810 miles
  • 2019 – 31,656 miles
  • 2018 – 31,296 miles
  • 2017 – 30,915 miles
  • 2016 – 30,536 miles
  • 2015 – 30,103 miles
  • 2014 – 29,844 miles
  • 2013 – 28,933 miles
  • 2011 – 27,843 miles
  • 2010 – 27,074 miles
  • 2009 – 23,322 miles
  • 2008 – 21,406 miles
  • 2007 – 18,997 miles
  • 2006 – 17,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,992 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,992 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    31,992 miles
    Test number
    735820279566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass31,979 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    31,979 miles
    Test number
    459224625579
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass31,977 miles (+14)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    31,977 miles
    Test number
    246888101921
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass31,963 miles (+37)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    31,963 miles
    Test number
    960926424228
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass31,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    31,926 miles
    Test number
    880460972132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail31,926 miles (+116)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,926 miles
    Test number
    149405377020
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass31,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    31,810 miles
    Test number
    223880838961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail31,810 miles (+154)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,810 miles
    Test number
    652378611478
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass31,656 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    31,656 miles
    Test number
    125711585902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,296 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,296 miles
    Test number
    342279316841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,915 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,915 miles
    Test number
    695775362101
    • AdvisoryGrease nipple missing from propshaft rear U/J

  12. Fail30,915 miles (+379)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,915 miles
    Test number
    292821967655
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryGrease nipple missing from propshaft rear U/J

  13. Pass30,536 miles (+433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    30,536 miles
    Test number
    995685120508
    • AdvisoryLight cracking to inner sidewall of tyres

  14. Pass30,103 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,103 miles
    Test number
    836179375092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,844 miles (+911)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    29,844 miles
    Test number
    497441404160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,933 miles (+1,090)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,933 miles
    Test number
    927242673013
    • NoteF tyres wearing on edgess
    • NoteN/s/r light slight interaction
    • NoteSlight play in rear bearings

  17. Pass27,843 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,843 miles
    Test number
    228922381186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    27,074 miles
    Test number
    290184490292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail27,074 miles (+3,752)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,074 miles
    Test number
    604914190220
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass23,322 miles (+1,916)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    23,322 miles
    Test number
    600542299263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,406 miles (+2,409)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,406 miles
    Test number
    922054698272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,997 miles (+1,917)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    18,997 miles
    Test number
    741946607329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    17,080 miles
    Test number
    470037206319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 RWL

Does F3 RWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 RWL is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on F3 RWL?
The MOT on F3 RWL is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 RWL done?
F3 RWL was recorded at 31,992 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 784 miles a year.
Has F3 RWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 RWL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on F3 RWL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on F3 RWL find?
F3 RWL passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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