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Caterham Seven

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

V34 PBHMOT history

V34 PBH is a blue petrol Caterham Seven first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 33,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jun 2027
Mileage
33,958 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V34 PBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V34 PBH was last recorded at 33,958 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Aug 2005: 15,337 miles, lower than 15,338 miles on 6 Aug 2005.
  • 12 Aug 2008: 12,716 miles, lower than 15,337 miles on 8 Aug 2005.
  • 12 Apr 2017: 15,338 miles, lower than 29,232 miles on 15 Apr 2016.

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
33,572 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
386 miles
Average per year
893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,958 miles
  • 2025 – 33,572 miles
  • 2024 – 33,268 miles
  • 2023 – 32,731 miles
  • 2022 – 32,410 miles
  • 2021 – 32,337 miles
  • 2020 – 32,069 miles
  • 2019 – 31,779 miles
  • 2018 – 31,119 miles
  • 2017 – 15,338 miles
  • 2016 – 29,232 miles
  • 2015 – 28,211 miles
  • 2014 – 26,791 miles
  • 2013 – 25,413 miles
  • 2012 – 23,487 miles
  • 2011 – 21,121 miles
  • 2009 – 15,338 miles
  • 2008 – 12,716 miles
  • 2005 – 15,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,958 miles

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,958 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    33,958 miles
    Test number
    485463254524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass33,572 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    33,572 miles
    Test number
    997469673086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass33,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    33,268 miles
    Test number
    540335380496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail33,268 miles (+537)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,268 miles
    Test number
    474785629154
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass32,731 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    32,731 miles
    Test number
    277784902710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,410 miles (+73)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    32,410 miles
    Test number
    901962807004
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBare wire from starter motor
  7. Pass32,337 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    32,337 miles
    Test number
    140419207651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,069 miles (+290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    32,069 miles
    Test number
    624764216301
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres split cracked and perished 175-55-13 Avon
  9. Pass31,779 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    31,779 miles
    Test number
    121859666509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,119 miles (+15,781)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,119 miles
    Test number
    393589836431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,338 miles (-13,894)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    15,338 miles
    Test number
    268146594762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,232 miles (+1,021)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,232 miles
    Test number
    617098584046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,211 miles (+1,420)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,211 miles
    Test number
    635917395031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
  14. Pass26,791 miles (+1,378)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    26,791 miles
    Test number
    807292654094
    • NoteNearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking on outer wall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer wall showing signs of cracking
  15. Pass25,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,413 miles
    Test number
    576473303024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,413 miles (+1,926)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,413 miles
    Test number
    365103503002
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear anti roll bar links slight play
  17. Pass23,487 miles (+2,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,487 miles
    Test number
    776619612023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass21,121 miles (+5,783)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    21,121 miles
    Test number
    627040611029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,338 miles (+2,622)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    15,338 miles
    Test number
    704911759346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,716 miles (-2,621)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    12,716 miles
    Test number
    331315828217
    • NoteSplit in silencer.
  21. Pass15,337 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    15,337 miles
    Test number
    894130825204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail15,338 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,338 miles
    Test number
    754368815290
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about V34 PBH

Does V34 PBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V34 PBH is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V34 PBH?
The MOT on V34 PBH is valid until 20 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V34 PBH done?
V34 PBH was recorded at 33,958 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 893 miles a year.
Has V34 PBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V34 PBH has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on V34 PBH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 8 Aug 2005. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V34 PBH find?
V34 PBH passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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