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Caterham Seven

Green and Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T314 BAYMOT history

T314 BAY is a green and yellow petrol Caterham Seven first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 27,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
27,245 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T314 BAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven
Colour
Green and Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T314 BAY was last recorded at 27,245 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,350 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
895 miles
Average per year
571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,245 miles
  • 2025 – 26,350 miles
  • 2024 – 25,665 miles
  • 2022 – 25,568 miles
  • 2021 – 25,149 miles
  • 2020 – 23,564 miles
  • 2019 – 22,563 miles
  • 2018 – 21,846 miles
  • 2017 – 21,069 miles
  • 2016 – 20,748 miles
  • 2015 – 19,926 miles
  • 2014 – 18,971 miles
  • 2011 – 18,738 miles
  • 2010 – 18,364 miles
  • 2009 – 18,038 miles
  • 2008 – 16,399 miles
  • 2007 – 16,110 miles
  • 2006 – 15,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,245 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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,245 miles (+895)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    27,245 miles
    Test number
    358925990510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass26,350 miles (+685)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    26,350 miles
    Test number
    653837094463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass25,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    25,665 miles
    Test number
    299526426205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail25,665 miles (+97)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,665 miles
    Test number
    537230947291
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Central (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass25,568 miles (+419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    25,568 miles
    Test number
    577872266910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass25,149 miles (+1,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    25,149 miles
    Test number
    268380164587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass23,564 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    23,564 miles
    Test number
    250438317368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail23,556 miles (+993)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,556 miles
    Test number
    737181393594
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass22,563 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    22,563 miles
    Test number
    536704795875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail22,547 miles (+701)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,547 miles
    Test number
    759901267958
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass21,846 miles (+777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    21,846 miles
    Test number
    931345275050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass21,069 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    21,069 miles
    Test number
    429849817521
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail21,068 miles (+320)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,068 miles
    Test number
    280403856932
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush near to the shock absorber mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush near to the shock absorber mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryThe brake fluid is slightly low.

  14. Pass20,748 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    20,748 miles
    Test number
    832338020487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail20,740 miles (+814)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,740 miles
    Test number
    217185482053
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

  16. Pass19,926 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    19,926 miles
    Test number
    288941845157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    18,971 miles
    Test number
    236055464410
    • AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail18,971 miles (+233)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,971 miles
    Test number
    617365364177
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass18,738 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    18,738 miles
    Test number
    327417011417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,364 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    18,364 miles
    Test number
    774731910258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    18,038 miles
    Test number
    742362689122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail18,038 miles (+1,639)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,038 miles
    Test number
    513821789145
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass16,399 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,399 miles
    Test number
    160951608253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre slight cuts in tread

  24. Fail16,399 miles (+289)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,399 miles
    Test number
    353250208275
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre slight cuts in tread

  25. Pass16,110 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,110 miles
    Test number
    903281207116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,783 miles
    Test number
    104578786004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T314 BAY

Does T314 BAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T314 BAY is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T314 BAY?
The MOT on T314 BAY is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T314 BAY done?
T314 BAY was recorded at 27,245 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 571 miles a year.
Has T314 BAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T314 BAY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T314 BAY 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 T314 BAY find?
T314 BAY passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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