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Caterham Super 7

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,595 cc

S85 UGYMOT history

S85 UGY is a blue petrol Caterham Super 7 first used on 11 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 63,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
63,025 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S85 UGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Super 7
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S85 UGY was last recorded at 63,025 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,204 miles · 2 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
821 miles
Average per year
1,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,025 miles
  • 2023 – 62,204 miles
  • 2021 – 62,083 miles
  • 2020 – 61,815 miles
  • 2019 – 61,323 miles
  • 2018 – 59,252 miles
  • 2017 – 55,676 miles
  • 2016 – 54,804 miles
  • 2014 – 53,713 miles
  • 2013 – 52,371 miles
  • 2012 – 51,348 miles
  • 2011 – 49,420 miles
  • 2010 – 48,383 miles
  • 2009 – 46,955 miles
  • 2008 – 46,025 miles
  • 2007 – 45,102 miles
  • 2006 – 43,173 miles
  • 2005 – 41,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,025 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.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,025 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    63,025 miles
    Test number
    105607374234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,204 miles (+121)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    62,204 miles
    Test number
    460217094539
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper joints dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass62,083 miles (+268)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,083 miles
    Test number
    656538546196
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front upper joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box end plate blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass61,815 miles (+492)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,815 miles
    Test number
    523719806030
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front upper ball joints dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box end plate split /slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass61,323 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    61,323 miles
    Test number
    287582703293
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail61,323 miles (+2,071)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,323 miles
    Test number
    551190378711
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass59,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,252 miles
    Test number
    505299728625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail59,252 miles (+3,576)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,252 miles
    Test number
    251010887279
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass55,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,676 miles
    Test number
    700219743650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,675 miles (+871)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,675 miles
    Test number
    630148840453
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass54,804 miles (+1,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,804 miles
    Test number
    124584135173
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front wheel bearing

  12. Pass53,713 miles (+3)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,713 miles
    Test number
    647168794295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside windscreen damaged
    • NoteSlight play in front wheel bearings
    • NoteSlight wear in lower front ball joints

  13. Fail53,710 miles (+1,339)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,710 miles
    Test number
    669738684270
    • DangerousNearside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside windscreen damaged
    • NoteSlight play in front wheel bearings
    • NoteSlight wear in lower front ball joints

  14. Pass52,371 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,371 miles
    Test number
    206642503321
    • NoteO/S/FRONT SCREEN DAMAGED
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN BTH FRONT LOWER BALLJOINTS

  15. Fail52,369 miles (+1,021)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,369 miles
    Test number
    375885493424
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • NoteO/S/FRONT SCREEN DAMAGED
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN BTH FRONT LOWER BALLJOINTS

  16. Pass51,348 miles (+1,928)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,348 miles
    Test number
    546707792227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS

  17. Pass49,420 miles (+1,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,420 miles
    Test number
    466071501482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  18. Pass48,383 miles (+1,428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,383 miles
    Test number
    823798980226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass46,955 miles (+930)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,955 miles
    Test number
    434079389270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass46,025 miles (+923)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,025 miles
    Test number
    530464188281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass45,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,102 miles
    Test number
    771104967233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,102 miles (+1,929)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,102 miles
    Test number
    632466457254
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass43,173 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    43,173 miles
    Test number
    443057246298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,735 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    41,735 miles
    Test number
    581062545219
    • 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)
    • NoteBOX SECTIONS VERY RUSTY FRONT AND REAR

Questions about S85 UGY

Does S85 UGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S85 UGY is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S85 UGY?
The MOT on S85 UGY is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S85 UGY done?
S85 UGY was recorded at 63,025 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 1,015 miles a year.
Has S85 UGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S85 UGY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on S85 UGY 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 S85 UGY find?
S85 UGY passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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