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Caterham Seven (S3)

Green and Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,599 cc

T851 RTNMOT history

T851 RTN is a green and yellow petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 16,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
16,871 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T851 RTN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Green and Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T851 RTN was last recorded at 16,871 miles on 28 May 2026, 773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
16,098 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
773 miles
Average per year
618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 16,871 miles
  • 2025 – 16,098 miles
  • 2024 – 15,640 miles
  • 2022 – 15,404 miles
  • 2021 – 14,975 miles
  • 2020 – 14,513 miles
  • 2019 – 14,147 miles
  • 2018 – 12,850 miles
  • 2017 – 12,231 miles
  • 2016 – 11,855 miles
  • 2015 – 11,449 miles
  • 2014 – 10,829 miles
  • 2013 – 9,776 miles
  • 2012 – 9,141 miles
  • 2011 – 8,741 miles
  • 2010 – 8,163 miles
  • 2009 – 7,547 miles
  • 2008 – 6,525 miles
  • 2007 – 5,511 miles
  • 2006 – 4,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,871 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryN/s/f brake binding slightly

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,871 miles (+773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    16,871 miles
    Test number
    530488816951
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake binding slightly

  2. Pass16,098 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    16,098 miles
    Test number
    371498598246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass15,640 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    15,640 miles
    Test number
    910827615342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass15,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    15,404 miles
    Test number
    684164997437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail15,404 miles (+429)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,404 miles
    Test number
    235380711974
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

  6. Pass14,975 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    14,975 miles
    Test number
    680687780268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass14,513 miles (+366)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    14,513 miles
    Test number
    499031104685
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass14,147 miles (+1,297)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    14,147 miles
    Test number
    726130671034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass12,850 miles (+619)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    12,850 miles
    Test number
    640180029868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass12,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    12,231 miles
    Test number
    921589403359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail12,231 miles (+376)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,231 miles
    Test number
    403176907889
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  12. Pass11,855 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    11,855 miles
    Test number
    544396766031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    11,449 miles
    Test number
    555387397747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail11,449 miles (+620)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,449 miles
    Test number
    875690152371
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass10,829 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    10,829 miles
    Test number
    435876644485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,357 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    10,357 miles
    Test number
    246180544415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,776 miles (+635)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    9,776 miles
    Test number
    655273033196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,141 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    9,141 miles
    Test number
    206279742418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,741 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    8,741 miles
    Test number
    549277141105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,163 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    8,163 miles
    Test number
    744601340195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,547 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    7,547 miles
    Test number
    284879029427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,525 miles (+1,014)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    6,525 miles
    Test number
    130965448165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass5,511 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    5,511 miles
    Test number
    430265047113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass4,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    4,510 miles
    Test number
    510910456184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T851 RTN

Does T851 RTN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T851 RTN is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T851 RTN?
The MOT on T851 RTN is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T851 RTN done?
T851 RTN was recorded at 16,871 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 618 miles a year.
Has T851 RTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T851 RTN has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T851 RTN 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 T851 RTN find?
T851 RTN passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; n/s/f brake binding slightly.

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