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Caterham Seven (S3)

Red and Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,998 cc

R385 CGYMOT history

R385 CGY is a red and red petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 18 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 4,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
4,200 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
R385 CGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Red and Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
18 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R385 CGY was last recorded at 4,200 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
4,196 miles · 29 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 4,200 miles
  • 2024 – 4,196 miles
  • 2023 – 3,343 miles
  • 2021 – 3,011 miles
  • 2020 – 2,556 miles
  • 2018 – 1,615 miles
  • 2017 – 1,504 miles
  • 2016 – 81 miles
  • 2012 – 27,847 miles
  • 2010 – 27,044 miles
  • 2008 – 24,601 miles
  • 2007 – 23,901 miles
  • 2006 – 23,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass4,200 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryEmissions visual inspection

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.

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass4,200 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    4,200 miles
    Test number
    492227377586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmissions visual inspection

  2. Pass4,196 miles (+853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    4,196 miles
    Test number
    254157868066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass3,343 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    3,343 miles
    Test number
    418452005524
    • AdvisoryVehicle is a kit car only needs a visual emissions test.

  4. Fail3,343 miles (+332)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,343 miles
    Test number
    463975292021
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass3,011 miles (+455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    3,011 miles
    Test number
    141620623430
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass2,556 miles (+941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    2,556 miles
    Test number
    456349634990
    • AdvisoryRear anti-roll bar touching diff

  7. Pass1,615 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    1,615 miles
    Test number
    641046753839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass1,504 miles (+1,423)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    1,504 miles
    Test number
    668508855988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81 miles
    Test number
    181925663375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    359223435178
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  11. Pass29,729 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,729 km
    Test number
    658526593049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail29,729 km1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,729 km
    Test number
    965786393006
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass27,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,847 miles
    Test number
    539322212195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,274 km
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,274 km
    Test number
    477939001105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,044 miles (+2,443)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    27,044 miles
    Test number
    253210800173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,601 miles (+700)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,601 miles
    Test number
    821746488149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,901 miles (+532)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,901 miles
    Test number
    172182477164
    • NoteBoth front wheel bearing have slight play
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake not holding very well

  18. Pass23,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,369 miles
    Test number
    532306446151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R385 CGY

Does R385 CGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R385 CGY is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R385 CGY?
The MOT on R385 CGY is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R385 CGY done?
R385 CGY was recorded at 4,200 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026.
Has R385 CGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R385 CGY has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2023.
Has the mileage on R385 CGY 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 R385 CGY find?
R385 CGY passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall splitting; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall splitting; emissions visual inspection.

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