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Caterham 7

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,800 cc

S740 UMYMOT history

S740 UMY is a blue petrol Caterham 7 first used on 14 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 18,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2026
Mileage
18,463 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S740 UMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
7
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S740 UMY was last recorded at 18,463 miles on 13 Feb 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
18,454 miles · 15 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 18,463 miles
  • 2020 – 18,454 miles
  • 2018 – 18,328 miles
  • 2015 – 18,242 miles
  • 2014 – 18,187 miles
  • 2013 – 18,071 miles
  • 2012 – 17,908 miles
  • 2011 – 17,675 miles
  • 2010 – 17,513 miles
  • 2009 – 17,187 miles
  • 2008 – 16,559 miles
  • 2007 – 15,784 miles
  • 2006 – 15,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,463 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    18,463 miles
    Test number
    647722671611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail18,463 miles (+9)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,463 miles
    Test number
    138156510813
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  3. Pass18,454 miles (+126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    18,454 miles
    Test number
    485915314013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass18,328 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    18,328 miles
    Test number
    753772796762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass18,242 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    18,242 miles
    Test number
    388279465176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,187 miles (+116)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    18,187 miles
    Test number
    215396254481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside front lower swivels have no gaitors by design

  7. Pass18,071 miles (+163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    18,071 miles
    Test number
    246018453410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass17,908 miles (+233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    17,908 miles
    Test number
    237432652406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  9. Pass17,675 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    17,675 miles
    Test number
    748820141137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,513 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    17,513 miles
    Test number
    734520230132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,187 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    17,187 miles
    Test number
    671421619197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,559 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,559 miles
    Test number
    334115228010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,784 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,784 miles
    Test number
    373738397116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    15,155 miles
    Test number
    781399236123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S740 UMY

Does S740 UMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S740 UMY expired on 12 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S740 UMY?
The MOT on S740 UMY expired on 12 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S740 UMY done?
S740 UMY was recorded at 18,463 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2025, an average of 177 miles a year.
Has S740 UMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S740 UMY has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S740 UMY 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 S740 UMY find?
S740 UMY passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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