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Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,588 cc

S7 RFPMOT history

S7 RFP is a yellow petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 26 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 65,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
65,841 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 RFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 RFP was last recorded at 65,841 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 1,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,957 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,884 miles
Average per year
2,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,841 miles
  • 2025 – 63,957 miles
  • 2024 – 63,279 miles
  • 2022 – 61,192 miles
  • 2021 – 56,973 miles
  • 2020 – 55,870 miles
  • 2019 – 55,471 miles
  • 2018 – 53,370 miles
  • 2017 – 50,651 miles
  • 2016 – 49,021 miles
  • 2015 – 47,577 miles
  • 2014 – 43,756 miles
  • 2013 – 41,341 miles
  • 2012 – 40,156 miles
  • 2011 – 37,869 miles
  • 2010 – 35,413 miles
  • 2009 – 31,162 miles
  • 2008 – 29,603 miles
  • 2007 – 24,268 miles
  • 2006 – 19,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,841 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,841 miles (+1,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    65,841 miles
    Test number
    165493168526
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass63,957 miles (+678)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    63,957 miles
    Test number
    517525221022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,279 miles (+2,087)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    63,279 miles
    Test number
    431450420436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking break effort only just met

  4. Pass61,192 miles (+4,219)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,192 miles
    Test number
    189949727615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,973 miles (+1,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    56,973 miles
    Test number
    578474559055
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front wheel bearing

  6. Pass55,870 miles (+399)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,870 miles
    Test number
    435034351475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,471 miles (+2,101)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    55,471 miles
    Test number
    597406140556
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass53,370 miles (+2,719)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    53,370 miles
    Test number
    674368142465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,651 miles (+1,630)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,651 miles
    Test number
    868654506134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,021 miles (+1,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,021 miles
    Test number
    729418681952
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak axle
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass47,577 miles (+3,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,577 miles
    Test number
    306719665184
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail43,756 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,756 miles
    Test number
    926119134130
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak rear diff & gearbox

  13. Pass43,756 miles (+2,415)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,756 miles
    Test number
    948969434143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak rear diff & gearbox

  14. Pass41,341 miles (+1,185)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,341 miles
    Test number
    899548493018
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail40,156 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,156 miles
    Test number
    245665972073
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass40,156 miles (+2,287)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,156 miles
    Test number
    566555072036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass37,869 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,869 miles
    Test number
    707023781096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail37,868 miles (+2,455)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,868 miles
    Test number
    117143481413
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail35,413 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,413 miles
    Test number
    323539580099
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass35,413 miles (+4,251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,413 miles
    Test number
    902409180074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass31,162 miles (+1,559)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,162 miles
    Test number
    171498779043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,603 miles (+5,335)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,603 miles
    Test number
    283425778053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,268 miles (+4,485)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,268 miles
    Test number
    144826077410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,783 miles
    Test number
    690657276004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 RFP

Does S7 RFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 RFP is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 RFP?
The MOT on S7 RFP is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 RFP done?
S7 RFP was recorded at 65,841 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 2,299 miles a year.
Has S7 RFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 RFP has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2014.
Has the mileage on S7 RFP 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 RFP find?
S7 RFP passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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