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Caterham Seven (S3)

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T229 HAPMOT history

T229 HAP is a grey petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 11 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 41,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
41,759 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T229 HAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T229 HAP was last recorded at 41,759 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,711 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,759 miles
  • 2025 – 41,711 miles
  • 2024 – 40,829 miles
  • 2023 – 40,810 miles
  • 2022 – 40,462 miles
  • 2021 – 40,445 miles
  • 2020 – 40,288 miles
  • 2019 – 39,810 miles
  • 2018 – 39,722 miles
  • 2017 – 39,051 miles
  • 2016 – 38,836 miles
  • 2015 – 37,959 miles
  • 2014 – 37,921 miles
  • 2013 – 37,774 miles
  • 2012 – 37,471 miles
  • 2011 – 36,103 miles
  • 2010 – 35,499 miles
  • 2009 – 34,466 miles
  • 2008 – 34,006 miles
  • 2007 – 31,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,759 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,759 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    41,759 miles
    Test number
    508958216763
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass41,711 miles (+882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    41,711 miles
    Test number
    217049077188
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass40,829 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    40,829 miles
    Test number
    982747078673
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass40,810 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    40,810 miles
    Test number
    372918905916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,462 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    40,462 miles
    Test number
    571746604839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sidelight lens cracked and loose
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail40,462 miles (+17)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,462 miles
    Test number
    764575804022
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sidelight lens cracked and loose
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass40,445 miles (+157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    40,445 miles
    Test number
    237390936194
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass40,288 miles (+478)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    40,288 miles
    Test number
    997682664045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,810 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    39,810 miles
    Test number
    416118262553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,722 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    39,722 miles
    Test number
    811485125960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,051 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    39,051 miles
    Test number
    416639794438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,836 miles (+877)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    38,836 miles
    Test number
    369639981466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,959 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    37,959 miles
    Test number
    606682925204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,921 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    37,921 miles
    Test number
    287179904203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,774 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,774 miles
    Test number
    957075123256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,766 miles (+295)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,766 miles
    Test number
    305098213234
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass37,471 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    37,471 miles
    Test number
    728553912224
    • 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 Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  18. Fail37,453 miles (+1,350)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,453 miles
    Test number
    336388102448
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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 Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  19. Pass36,103 miles (+604)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,103 miles
    Test number
    729260711203
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe chafeing on fuel pipe

  20. Pass35,499 miles (+1,033)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,499 miles
    Test number
    414446210299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,466 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,466 miles
    Test number
    292497579453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,006 miles
    Test number
    750329788108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,006 miles (+2,620)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,006 miles
    Test number
    262139588420
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

  24. Pass31,386 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,386 miles
    Test number
    913245287173
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteCondition of steering .

  25. Fail31,386 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,386 miles
    Test number
    921505987169
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteCondition of steering .

Questions about T229 HAP

Does T229 HAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T229 HAP is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T229 HAP?
The MOT on T229 HAP is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T229 HAP done?
T229 HAP was recorded at 41,759 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 540 miles a year.
Has T229 HAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T229 HAP has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T229 HAP 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 T229 HAP find?
T229 HAP passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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