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Caterham Seven (S3)

Green and Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T7 TJHMOT history

T7 TJH is a green and yellow petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 29,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
29,608 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 TJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Green and Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 TJH was last recorded at 29,608 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,435 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
173 miles
Average per year
1,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,608 miles
  • 2025 – 29,435 miles
  • 2023 – 29,177 miles
  • 2022 – 28,706 miles
  • 2021 – 27,930 miles
  • 2020 – 27,811 miles
  • 2019 – 27,122 miles
  • 2018 – 26,115 miles
  • 2017 – 25,369 miles
  • 2016 – 24,371 miles
  • 2015 – 22,259 miles
  • 2014 – 20,625 miles
  • 2013 – 19,065 miles
  • 2012 – 17,551 miles
  • 2011 – 16,944 miles
  • 2010 – 15,287 miles
  • 2009 – 12,539 miles
  • 2008 – 10,513 miles
  • 2007 – 9,154 miles
  • 2006 – 7,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,608 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,608 miles (+173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    29,608 miles
    Test number
    163971942169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass29,435 miles (+258)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    29,435 miles
    Test number
    455137366246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass29,177 miles (+471)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    29,177 miles
    Test number
    883696245016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass28,706 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    28,706 miles
    Test number
    688479548409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass27,930 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    27,930 miles
    Test number
    974721260916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    27,811 miles
    Test number
    885594450244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail27,811 miles (+689)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,811 miles
    Test number
    909265906361
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass27,122 miles (+1,007)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    27,122 miles
    Test number
    340451560321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    26,115 miles
    Test number
    199683323734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail26,115 miles (+746)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,115 miles
    Test number
    722271435339
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

  11. Pass25,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    25,369 miles
    Test number
    359689918325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail25,369 miles (+998)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,369 miles
    Test number
    224033851798
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished and old
    • AdvisoryFront tyres staggered on inner edge

  13. Pass24,371 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,371 miles
    Test number
    912512390217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail24,370 miles (+2,111)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,370 miles
    Test number
    121726941607
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNut missing from passenger seat rail but seat is not insecure

  15. Pass22,259 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    22,259 miles
    Test number
    356695635109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail22,249 miles (+1,624)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,249 miles
    Test number
    458161635184
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass20,625 miles (+1,560)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    20,625 miles
    Test number
    249730444450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,065 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,065 miles
    Test number
    285835943483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,551 miles (+607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    17,551 miles
    Test number
    118409412147
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Pass16,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    16,944 miles
    Test number
    238877831467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail16,944 miles (+1,657)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,944 miles
    Test number
    215734421135
    • FailureOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  22. Pass15,287 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    15,287 miles
    Test number
    844303630120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail15,275 miles (+2,736)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,275 miles
    Test number
    594438320189
    • DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass12,539 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    12,539 miles
    Test number
    213711499081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,513 miles (+1,359)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    10,513 miles
    Test number
    660682028125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    9,154 miles
    Test number
    291185127451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail9,154 miles (+1,886)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,154 miles
    Test number
    914055727196
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

  28. Pass7,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    7,268 miles
    Test number
    632686726132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T7 TJH

Does T7 TJH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T7 TJH is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T7 TJH?
The MOT on T7 TJH is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T7 TJH done?
T7 TJH was recorded at 29,608 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 1,135 miles a year.
Has T7 TJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 TJH has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T7 TJH 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 T7 TJH find?
T7 TJH passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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