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Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,588 cc

K8 SVNMOT history

K8 SVN is a blue petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 1 Jul 1997. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 20,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2024
Mileage
20,473 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 SVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Jul 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 SVN was last recorded at 20,473 miles on 8 Sept 2023, 74 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
20,399 miles · 20 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
74 miles
Average per year
619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 20,473 miles
  • 2022 – 20,399 miles
  • 2021 – 20,051 miles
  • 2020 – 19,482 miles
  • 2019 – 19,337 miles
  • 2018 – 18,872 miles
  • 2017 – 18,236 miles
  • 2016 – 17,900 miles
  • 2015 – 17,869 miles
  • 2013 – 17,854 miles
  • 2012 – 17,775 miles
  • 2011 – 17,480 miles
  • 2010 – 16,409 miles
  • 2009 – 15,405 miles
  • 2008 – 13,486 miles
  • 2007 – 10,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,473 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,473 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    20,473 miles
    Test number
    794664881960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail20,473 miles (+74)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,473 miles
    Test number
    685714139488
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass20,399 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    20,399 miles
    Test number
    599601524825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass20,051 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    20,051 miles
    Test number
    479427514678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass19,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    19,482 miles
    Test number
    551587374214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail19,482 miles (+145)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,482 miles
    Test number
    502537234397
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass19,337 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    19,337 miles
    Test number
    401347071128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    18,872 miles
    Test number
    814499904053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail18,872 miles (+636)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,872 miles
    Test number
    915243083917
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  10. Pass18,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    18,236 miles
    Test number
    317700972385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail18,236 miles (+336)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,236 miles
    Test number
    565171071579
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
  12. Pass17,900 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    17,900 miles
    Test number
    141570671017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,869 miles (+15)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    17,869 miles
    Test number
    229000655182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass17,854 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    17,854 miles
    Test number
    659134493198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,775 miles (+295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    17,775 miles
    Test number
    226162282469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
  16. Pass17,480 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    17,480 miles
    Test number
    366804431142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,409 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    16,409 miles
    Test number
    101238830172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,405 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    15,405 miles
    Test number
    254704839408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,486 miles (+3,142)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,486 miles
    Test number
    570205008171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    10,344 miles
    Test number
    694715717122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 SVN

Does K8 SVN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 SVN expired on 19 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 SVN?
The MOT on K8 SVN expired on 19 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 SVN done?
K8 SVN was recorded at 20,473 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2023, an average of 619 miles a year.
Has K8 SVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 SVN has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on K8 SVN 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 K8 SVN find?
K8 SVN passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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