Caterham Seven (S3)
Red and Grey · Petrol · 1990 · 1,599 cc
RFJ 327MOT history
RFJ 327 is a red and grey petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 8 Mar 1990. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 59,648 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 59,648 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 20 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 1,000 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- RFJ 327
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Caterham
- Model
- Seven (S3)
- Colour
- Red and Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,599 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1990
- First used
- 8 Mar 1990
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
RFJ 327 was last recorded at 59,648 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 59,055 miles · 26 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 593 miles
- Average per year
- 1,000 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 59,648 miles
- 2025 – 59,055 miles
- 2024 – 58,305 miles
- 2022 – 58,292 miles
- 2021 – 57,957 miles
- 2020 – 57,377 miles
- 2019 – 56,218 miles
- 2018 – 55,056 miles
- 2017 – 54,261 miles
- 2016 – 53,447 miles
- 2015 – 52,851 miles
- 2014 – 52,244 miles
- 2013 – 51,562 miles
- 2012 – 51,056 miles
- 2011 – 50,022 miles
- 2010 – 47,754 miles
- 2009 – 45,678 miles
- 2008 – 43,482 miles
- 2007 – 41,975 miles
- 2006 – 39,526 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
21 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass59,648 miles (+593)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 59,648 miles
- Test number
- 135491214442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,055 miles (+750)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 59,055 miles
- Test number
- 203564505781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,305 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 58,305 miles
- Test number
- 147427811920
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass58,292 miles (+335)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 58,292 miles
- Test number
- 786242959574
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass57,957 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 57,957 miles
- Test number
- 169411276137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail57,951 miles (+574)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,951 miles
- Test number
- 171604567436
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass57,377 miles (+1,159)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 57,377 miles
- Test number
- 821980852272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,218 miles (+1,162)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 56,218 miles
- Test number
- 412349785191
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged braided hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass55,056 miles (+795)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2019
- Odometer
- 55,056 miles
- Test number
- 623173874900
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,261 miles (+814)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2018
- Odometer
- 54,261 miles
- Test number
- 112121427344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,447 miles (+596)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2017
- Odometer
- 53,447 miles
- Test number
- 279961173522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,851 miles (+607)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 52,851 miles
- Test number
- 977855725188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,244 miles (+682)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 52,244 miles
- Test number
- 416888424100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,562 miles (+506)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 51,562 miles
- Test number
- 359753123192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,056 miles (+1,034)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2013
- Odometer
- 51,056 miles
- Test number
- 695655722139
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,022 miles (+2,268)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2012
- Odometer
- 50,022 miles
- Test number
- 217904321180
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSome wear on the n/s/f tyre inner edge
Pass47,754 miles (+2,076)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 47,754 miles
- Test number
- 514287920161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,678 miles (+2,196)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2010
- Odometer
- 45,678 miles
- Test number
- 462492629112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,482 miles (+1,507)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 43,482 miles
- Test number
- 284356318462
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass41,975 miles (+2,449)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2008
- Odometer
- 41,975 miles
- Test number
- 293165127499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,526 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2007
- Odometer
- 39,526 miles
- Test number
- 724248826195
- NoteSlight binding of nearside front brake
Questions about RFJ 327
- What vehicle is registration RFJ 327 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show RFJ 327 on a red and grey petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 8 Mar 1990. 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 RFJ 327 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RFJ 327 is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on RFJ 327?
- The MOT on RFJ 327 is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has RFJ 327 done?
- RFJ 327 was recorded at 59,648 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 1,000 miles a year.
- Has RFJ 327 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. RFJ 327 has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on RFJ 327 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 RFJ 327 find?
- RFJ 327 passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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