Caterham Seven (S3)
Green and Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 1,588 cc
S7 SEVMOT history
S7 SEV is a green and yellow petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 4 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 18,808 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 18,808 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 14 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 354 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S7 SEV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Caterham
- Model
- Seven (S3)
- Colour
- Green and Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,588 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 4 Feb 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S7 SEV was last recorded at 18,808 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 18,808 miles · 29 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 354 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 18,808 miles
- 2022 – 18,758 miles
- 2020 – 18,731 miles
- 2018 – 18,663 miles
- 2017 – 18,356 miles
- 2016 – 18,017 miles
- 2015 – 17,679 miles
- 2013 – 17,213 miles
- 2012 – 16,732 miles
- 2011 – 15,969 miles
- 2010 – 15,251 miles
- 2009 – 14,745 miles
- 2007 – 13,027 miles
- 2006 – 11,634 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass18,808 miles
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007
Full MOT history
15 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass18,808 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 18,808 miles
- Test number
- 626202795908
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail18,808 miles (+50)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,808 miles
- Test number
- 352812106462
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak When carrying out brake test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass18,758 miles (+27)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2023
- Odometer
- 18,758 miles
- Test number
- 526065081410
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFog light switch operation
- AdvisoryRear tyres treads edges slight cracking
- AdvisoryWipers condition
Pass18,731 miles (+68)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 18,731 miles
- Test number
- 755608229222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,663 miles (+307)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 18,663 miles
- Test number
- 463874371337
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFog light switch
Pass18,356 miles (+339)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 18,356 miles
- Test number
- 189341673088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,017 miles (+338)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 18,017 miles
- Test number
- 748318837078
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass17,679 miles (+466)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 17,679 miles
- Test number
- 207198545131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,213 miles (+481)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 17,213 miles
- Test number
- 588186563288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass16,732 miles (+763)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 16,732 miles
- Test number
- 789174612218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,969 miles (+718)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 15,969 miles
- Test number
- 638511781196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,251 miles (+506)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 15,251 miles
- Test number
- 593013350191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,745 miles (+1,718)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 14,745 miles
- Test number
- 190184349467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,027 miles (+1,393)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 13,027 miles
- Test number
- 782377857086
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass11,634 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 11,634 miles
- Test number
- 320058756084
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about S7 SEV
- Does S7 SEV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 SEV is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S7 SEV?
- The MOT on S7 SEV is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S7 SEV done?
- S7 SEV was recorded at 18,808 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 354 miles a year.
- Has S7 SEV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S7 SEV has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on S7 SEV 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 SEV find?
- S7 SEV passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective both; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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