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Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

S7 AWEMOT history

S7 AWE is a blue petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 2 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 72,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
72,916 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 AWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 AWE was last recorded at 72,916 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 3,829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,087 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,829 miles
Average per year
2,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,916 miles
  • 2025 – 69,087 miles
  • 2024 – 67,220 miles
  • 2023 – 62,391 miles
  • 2022 – 58,592 miles
  • 2021 – 55,916 miles
  • 2020 – 52,621 miles
  • 2019 – 48,135 miles
  • 2018 – 43,450 miles
  • 2017 – 40,291 miles
  • 2016 – 37,873 miles
  • 2015 – 33,715 miles
  • 2014 – 33,535 miles
  • 2013 – 33,136 miles
  • 2010 – 32,041 miles
  • 2006 – 31,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,916 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,916 miles (+3,829)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    72,916 miles
    Test number
    568421673501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,087 miles (+1,867)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    69,087 miles
    Test number
    342146955049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,220 miles (+4,829)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    67,220 miles
    Test number
    345465540893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,391 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    62,391 miles
    Test number
    847071687046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail62,388 miles (+3,796)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,388 miles
    Test number
    413649138241
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass58,592 miles (+2,676)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    58,592 miles
    Test number
    719158719378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,916 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    55,916 miles
    Test number
    638761462041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,621 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    52,621 miles
    Test number
    991372658279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,615 miles (+4,480)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,615 miles
    Test number
    763190069717
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  10. Pass48,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    48,135 miles
    Test number
    360499332698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,135 miles (+4,685)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,135 miles
    Test number
    998950117175
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  12. Pass43,450 miles (+3,159)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,450 miles
    Test number
    117755609069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,291 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,291 miles
    Test number
    524082224630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,287 miles (+2,414)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,287 miles
    Test number
    276023046031
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass37,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,873 miles
    Test number
    639744069297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,873 miles (+4,158)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,873 miles
    Test number
    984606273726
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass33,715 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,715 miles
    Test number
    205056505110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,712 miles (+177)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,712 miles
    Test number
    175345305146
    • FailureFront Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  19. Pass33,535 miles (+399)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,535 miles
    Test number
    458744304289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,136 miles (+1,095)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,136 miles
    Test number
    906647803135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,041 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    32,041 miles
    Test number
    273925340186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,409 miles
    Test number
    930964756133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 AWE

Does S7 AWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 AWE is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 AWE?
The MOT on S7 AWE is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 AWE done?
S7 AWE was recorded at 72,916 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 2,090 miles a year.
Has S7 AWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 AWE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S7 AWE 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 S7 AWE find?
S7 AWE passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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