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Caterham Seven (S3)

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

T87 TBDMOT history

T87 TBD is a yellow and black petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 27,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2026
Mileage
27,575 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T87 TBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Yellow and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T87 TBD was last recorded at 27,575 miles on 21 Jul 2025, 281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,294 miles · 21 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
281 miles
Average per year
1,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 27,575 miles
  • 2022 – 27,294 miles
  • 2021 – 27,092 miles
  • 2020 – 26,218 miles
  • 2019 – 25,364 miles
  • 2018 – 24,385 miles
  • 2017 – 20,550 miles
  • 2016 – 16,059 miles
  • 2015 – 11,984 miles
  • 2014 – 9,598 miles
  • 2013 – 6,422 miles
  • 2012 – 3,844 miles
  • 2009 – 3,724 miles
  • 2008 – 3,676 miles
  • 2005 – 3,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,575 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    27,575 miles
    Test number
    312252942723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail27,569 miles (+275)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,569 miles
    Test number
    383261946349
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass27,294 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    27,294 miles
    Test number
    349736673446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass27,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    27,092 miles
    Test number
    431219753597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail27,092 miles (+874)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,092 miles
    Test number
    823336818882
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass26,218 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    26,218 miles
    Test number
    428783199584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,364 miles (+979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    25,364 miles
    Test number
    757751081678
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass24,385 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    24,385 miles
    Test number
    975493537772
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail24,385 miles (+3,835)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,385 miles
    Test number
    902726609629
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass20,550 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    20,550 miles
    Test number
    750823939790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail20,543 miles (+4,484)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,543 miles
    Test number
    241553371078
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass16,059 miles (+4,075)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    16,059 miles
    Test number
    290894946676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail11,984 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,984 miles
    Test number
    489938395172
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass11,984 miles (+2,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    11,984 miles
    Test number
    769508395125
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail9,598 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,598 miles
    Test number
    366848994076
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass9,598 miles (+3,176)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    9,598 miles
    Test number
    446848994077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass6,422 miles (+2,578)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    6,422 miles
    Test number
    486606273156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass3,844 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    3,844 miles
    Test number
    229458972116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass3,724 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    3,724 miles
    Test number
    804116179100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass3,676 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    3,676 miles
    Test number
    202319158054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass3,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    3,212 miles
    Test number
    531043715272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T87 TBD

Does T87 TBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T87 TBD expired on 20 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T87 TBD?
The MOT on T87 TBD expired on 20 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T87 TBD done?
T87 TBD was recorded at 27,575 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2025, an average of 1,220 miles a year.
Has T87 TBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T87 TBD has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T87 TBD 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 T87 TBD find?
T87 TBD passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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