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Caterham Seven (S3)

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,588 cc

T7 DPCMOT history

T7 DPC is a green petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 68,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
68,366 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 DPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 DPC was last recorded at 68,366 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 4,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Apr 2008: 1,601 miles, lower than 27,677 miles on 26 Apr 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
63,666 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,700 miles
Average per year
2,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,366 miles
  • 2025 – 63,666 miles
  • 2024 – 59,508 miles
  • 2023 – 55,029 miles
  • 2022 – 49,786 miles
  • 2021 – 46,884 miles
  • 2020 – 45,083 miles
  • 2019 – 43,603 miles
  • 2017 – 41,002 miles
  • 2016 – 34,629 miles
  • 2015 – 28,088 miles
  • 2014 – 20,818 miles
  • 2013 – 13,380 miles
  • 2012 – 11,340 miles
  • 2010 – 7,560 miles
  • 2009 – 5,534 miles
  • 2008 – 1,601 miles
  • 2007 – 27,677 miles
  • 2006 – 21,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,366 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass68,366 miles (+4,700)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    68,366 miles
    Test number
    975419490668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,666 miles (+4,158)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    63,666 miles
    Test number
    507089926745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,508 miles (+4,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    59,508 miles
    Test number
    567455547035
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass55,029 miles (+5,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    55,029 miles
    Test number
    434388228310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass49,786 miles (+2,902)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    49,786 miles
    Test number
    297321634157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,884 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,884 miles
    Test number
    216609305318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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. Fail46,884 miles (+1,801)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,884 miles
    Test number
    253938081687
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass45,083 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,083 miles
    Test number
    851911819771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,603 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    43,603 miles
    Test number
    735047561408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,002 miles (+6,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    41,002 miles
    Test number
    815762740367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  11. Pass34,629 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    34,629 miles
    Test number
    290856356965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  12. Fail34,629 miles (+6,541)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,629 miles
    Test number
    464985887168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  13. Pass28,088 miles (+7,270)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    28,088 miles
    Test number
    475612447400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,818 miles (+7,438)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    20,818 miles
    Test number
    608360494215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,380 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    13,380 miles
    Test number
    426432303401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,487 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    12,487 miles
    Test number
    155975543132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail11,340 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,340 miles
    Test number
    129484682051
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  18. Pass11,340 miles (+3,780)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    11,340 miles
    Test number
    186324282079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,560 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    7,560 miles
    Test number
    131000150339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,479 miles (+945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    6,479 miles
    Test number
    173731040112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass5,534 miles (+3,933)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    5,534 miles
    Test number
    904799929194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass1,601 miles (-26,076)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    1,601 miles
    Test number
    950313018187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,677 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,677 miles
    Test number
    201596217405
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  24. Pass27,677 miles (+5,982)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    27,677 miles
    Test number
    211506917455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    21,695 miles
    Test number
    543678406128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T7 DPC

Does T7 DPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T7 DPC is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T7 DPC?
The MOT on T7 DPC is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T7 DPC done?
T7 DPC was recorded at 68,366 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 2,292 miles a year.
Has T7 DPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 DPC has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T7 DPC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T7 DPC find?
T7 DPC passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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