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Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,599 cc

T897 JVGMOT history

T897 JVG is a silver petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 27,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2025
Mileage
27,106 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T897 JVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T897 JVG was last recorded at 27,106 miles on 23 Apr 2024, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Mar 2015: 21,152 miles, lower than 22,096 miles on 26 Mar 2014.

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
27,061 miles · 20 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 27,106 miles
  • 2023 – 27,061 miles
  • 2022 – 26,759 miles
  • 2020 – 26,222 miles
  • 2019 – 25,364 miles
  • 2018 – 24,515 miles
  • 2017 – 23,486 miles
  • 2016 – 22,169 miles
  • 2015 – 21,152 miles
  • 2014 – 22,096 miles
  • 2013 – 19,208 miles
  • 2012 – 18,304 miles
  • 2011 – 17,369 miles
  • 2010 – 16,429 miles
  • 2009 – 14,539 miles
  • 2008 – 13,010 miles
  • 2007 – 12,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,106 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at half shaft seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Visual inspection only on emissions test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    27,106 miles
    Test number
    343228360133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail27,106 miles (+45)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,106 miles
    Test number
    462581615303
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass27,061 miles (+302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    27,061 miles
    Test number
    754227748626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass26,759 miles (+537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    26,759 miles
    Test number
    108940671943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass26,222 miles (+858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    26,222 miles
    Test number
    480094753774
    • AdvisoryNearside rear slight oil leak from half shaft oil seal

  6. Pass25,364 miles (+849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    25,364 miles
    Test number
    451276420061
    • AdvisorySlight oil/grease seepage nearside rear halfshaft seal/gasket area

  7. Pass24,515 miles (+1,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    24,515 miles
    Test number
    175446904220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak axle hub seal

  8. Pass23,486 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    23,486 miles
    Test number
    229172878927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryVisual inspection only on emissions test

  9. Fail23,482 miles (+1,313)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,482 miles
    Test number
    602007696217
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported Centre clamp corroded off (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureSteering system fouling Steering column shaft fouling coolant hose (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryVisual inspection only on emissions test

  10. Pass22,169 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    22,169 miles
    Test number
    277474534078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail22,164 miles (+1,012)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,164 miles
    Test number
    364513380809
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear back plate damp with oil

  12. Pass21,152 miles (-944)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    21,152 miles
    Test number
    216269475011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,096 miles (+2,888)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    22,096 miles
    Test number
    197255784060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    19,208 miles
    Test number
    706915193090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail19,207 miles (+903)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,207 miles
    Test number
    777195593027
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

  16. Pass18,304 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    18,304 miles
    Test number
    707185592019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,369 miles
    Test number
    906233281033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail17,366 miles (+937)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,366 miles
    Test number
    415643781094
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  19. Pass16,429 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    16,429 miles
    Test number
    604373290044
    • NoteSlight in & out movement from nearside rear halfshaft bearing & slight oil leak

  20. Fail16,429 miles (+1,890)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,429 miles
    Test number
    144923190449
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight in & out movement from nearside rear halfshaft bearing & slight oil leak

  21. Pass14,539 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    14,539 miles
    Test number
    924591399016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,010 miles (+292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,010 miles
    Test number
    944220818187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass12,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    12,718 miles
    Test number
    750734297091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T897 JVG

Does T897 JVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T897 JVG expired on 22 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T897 JVG?
The MOT on T897 JVG expired on 22 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T897 JVG done?
T897 JVG was recorded at 27,106 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2024, an average of 844 miles a year.
Has T897 JVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T897 JVG has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T897 JVG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T897 JVG find?
T897 JVG passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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