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Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 1,588 cc

S46 ORVMOT history

S46 ORV is a yellow petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 16 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 28,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2024
Mileage
28,405 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2023
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S46 ORV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S46 ORV was last recorded at 28,405 miles on 5 Oct 2023, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,322 miles · 2 May 2017
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 28,405 miles
  • 2017 – 28,322 miles
  • 2015 – 28,187 miles
  • 2013 – 27,938 miles
  • 2012 – 27,754 miles
  • 2011 – 26,807 miles
  • 2010 – 25,477 miles
  • 2008 – 25,453 miles
  • 2007 – 24,410 miles
  • 2006 – 20,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,405 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,405 miles (+83)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    28,405 miles
    Test number
    369382614930
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass28,322 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    28,322 miles
    Test number
    343533033834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass28,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    28,187 miles
    Test number
    156344625228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail28,187 miles (+249)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,187 miles
    Test number
    476384525217
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  5. Pass27,938 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    27,938 miles
    Test number
    395956503283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,754 miles (+947)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    27,754 miles
    Test number
    786842312283
    • NoteExhaust mountings slightly deteriorated

  7. Pass26,807 miles (+1,330)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    26,807 miles
    Test number
    899563311207
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting in poor condition

  8. Pass25,477 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    25,477 miles
    Test number
    230217910207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail25,466 miles (+13)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,466 miles
    Test number
    934836510209
    • 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)

  10. Pass25,453 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,453 miles
    Test number
    240649418354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,410 miles
    Test number
    421916907434
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  12. Fail24,410 miles (+3,777)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,410 miles
    Test number
    574406007328
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  13. Pass20,633 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,633 miles
    Test number
    972863246267
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteRear drive shaft joint gaiters splitting

Questions about S46 ORV

Does S46 ORV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S46 ORV expired on 4 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S46 ORV?
The MOT on S46 ORV expired on 4 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S46 ORV done?
S46 ORV was recorded at 28,405 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2023, an average of 455 miles a year.
Has S46 ORV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S46 ORV has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on S46 ORV 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 S46 ORV find?
S46 ORV passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2023 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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