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Caterham Seven (S3)

Red and Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,599 cc

FSU 697MOT history

FSU 697 is a red and silver petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 3 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2024 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 45,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2024
Mileage
45,149 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2023
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FSU 697
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Red and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

FSU 697 was last recorded at 45,149 miles on 10 Mar 2023, 749 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,400 miles · 12 Oct 2018
Between the last two tests
749 miles
Average per year
1,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 45,149 miles
  • 2018 – 44,400 miles
  • 2017 – 44,395 miles
  • 2015 – 42,026 miles
  • 2013 – 39,623 miles
  • 2012 – 39,556 miles
  • 2011 – 38,899 miles
  • 2010 – 37,698 miles
  • 2009 – 36,240 miles
  • 2008 – 31,766 miles
  • 2007 – 27,276 miles
  • 2006 – 25,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,149 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.

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,149 miles (+749)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    45,149 miles
    Test number
    334202132497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,400 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,400 miles
    Test number
    191886925863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,395 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    44,395 miles
    Test number
    122338346268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  4. Fail44,387 miles (+2,361)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,387 miles
    Test number
    312222831529
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  5. Pass42,026 miles (+2,403)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    42,026 miles
    Test number
    824970522861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,623 miles (+67)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,623 miles
    Test number
    897711473225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront (nose) bodywork insecure
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  7. Pass39,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    39,556 miles
    Test number
    195822472240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail39,556 miles (+657)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,556 miles
    Test number
    728031872277
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  9. Fail38,899 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,899 miles
    Test number
    369028381257
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront windscreen cracked
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated
    • NoteWindscreen n/s washer poor

  10. Pass38,899 miles (+1,201)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,899 miles
    Test number
    758038381270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront windscreen cracked
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated
    • NoteWindscreen n/s washer poor

  11. Pass37,698 miles (+1,458)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    37,698 miles
    Test number
    422740310221
    • NoteN/s of screen cracked

  12. Pass36,240 miles (+4,474)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,240 miles
    Test number
    164742239224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,766 miles (+4,490)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,766 miles
    Test number
    951590258189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,276 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,276 miles
    Test number
    724866457106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,119 miles
    Test number
    402858936146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,119 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,119 miles
    Test number
    834698436106
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about FSU 697

What vehicle is registration FSU 697 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FSU 697 on a red and silver petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 3 Jul 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does FSU 697 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on FSU 697 expired on 9 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on FSU 697?
The MOT on FSU 697 expired on 9 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has FSU 697 done?
FSU 697 was recorded at 45,149 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2023, an average of 1,192 miles a year.
Has FSU 697 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FSU 697 has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on FSU 697 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 FSU 697 find?
FSU 697 passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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