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Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,599 cc

S7 OESMOT history

S7 OES is a blue petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 23 MOT tests, with 33,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
33,974 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
22 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 OES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 OES was last recorded at 33,974 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 1,915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
32,059 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,915 miles
Average per year
1,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,974 miles
  • 2025 – 32,059 miles
  • 2024 – 31,743 miles
  • 2023 – 30,588 miles
  • 2022 – 28,334 miles
  • 2021 – 27,172 miles
  • 2020 – 26,691 miles
  • 2019 – 26,259 miles
  • 2018 – 24,155 miles
  • 2017 – 23,908 miles
  • 2016 – 22,620 miles
  • 2015 – 21,651 miles
  • 2014 – 21,408 miles
  • 2013 – 17,361 miles
  • 2012 – 14,354 miles
  • 2011 – 11,268 miles
  • 2010 – 9,203 miles
  • 2009 – 8,788 miles
  • 2008 – 6,136 miles
  • 2007 – 4,624 miles
  • 2006 – 2,537 miles
  • 2005 – 1,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,974 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    33,974 miles
    Test number
    132686581583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail33,958 miles (+1,899)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,958 miles
    Test number
    496265652001
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass32,059 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    32,059 miles
    Test number
    332197380332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass31,743 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    31,743 miles
    Test number
    203219655986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass30,588 miles (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    30,588 miles
    Test number
    611785935843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,334 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    28,334 miles
    Test number
    359669071929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,172 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    27,172 miles
    Test number
    732271176897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,691 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    26,691 miles
    Test number
    119377781983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,259 miles (+2,104)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    26,259 miles
    Test number
    160071759622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,155 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    24,155 miles
    Test number
    152012020355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,908 miles (+1,288)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    23,908 miles
    Test number
    256595726159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,620 miles (+969)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    22,620 miles
    Test number
    364096919429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,651 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    21,651 miles
    Test number
    558565515287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,408 miles (+4,047)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    21,408 miles
    Test number
    328575404480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,361 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    17,361 miles
    Test number
    926353963121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,354 miles (+3,086)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    14,354 miles
    Test number
    269750672110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,268 miles (+2,065)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    11,268 miles
    Test number
    698660781108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,203 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    9,203 miles
    Test number
    251371280470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,788 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    8,788 miles
    Test number
    942329299113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,136 miles (+1,512)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    6,136 miles
    Test number
    852708008299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass4,624 miles (+2,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    4,624 miles
    Test number
    411491027221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass2,537 miles (+1,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    2,537 miles
    Test number
    892200786192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  23. Pass1,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    1,370 miles
    Test number
    152711205200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 OES

Does S7 OES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 OES is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 OES?
The MOT on S7 OES is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 OES done?
S7 OES was recorded at 33,974 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 1,548 miles a year.
Has S7 OES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 OES has failed 1 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S7 OES 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 OES find?
S7 OES passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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