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Caterham Seven (S3)

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,588 cc

W651 RPGMOT history

W651 RPG is a green petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 17 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 15,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
15,344 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W651 RPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Seven (S3)
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
17 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W651 RPG was last recorded at 15,344 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jun 2023: 14,980 miles, lower than 17,497 miles on 13 Jun 2023.

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
15,182 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
162 miles
Average per year
500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 15,344 miles
  • 2025 – 15,182 miles
  • 2024 – 15,027 miles
  • 2023 – 14,980 miles
  • 2022 – 14,754 miles
  • 2021 – 14,741 miles
  • 2019 – 13,864 miles
  • 2018 – 13,064 miles
  • 2017 – 12,215 miles
  • 2016 – 10,461 miles
  • 2014 – 10,014 miles
  • 2013 – 9,409 miles
  • 2012 – 9,323 miles
  • 2011 – 9,272 miles
  • 2010 – 8,800 miles
  • 2009 – 7,977 miles
  • 2008 – 7,288 miles
  • 2007 – 6,795 miles
  • 2006 – 5,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass15,344 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 MM (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front indicator slightly dim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear both rear tyre tread depths slightly low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.4mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.8mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass15,344 miles (+162)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    15,344 miles
    Test number
    290838832432
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass15,182 miles (+155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    15,182 miles
    Test number
    823746653653
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass15,027 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    15,027 miles
    Test number
    174863350973
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass14,980 miles (-2,517)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    14,980 miles
    Test number
    162919713056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail17,497 miles (+2,743)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,497 miles
    Test number
    244982748028
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass14,754 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    14,754 miles
    Test number
    443350750654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator slightly dim
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyre tread depths slightly low

  7. Fail14,754 miles (+13)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,754 miles
    Test number
    146030628363
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Obligatory mirror missing front windscreen rear view mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator slightly dim
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyre tread depths slightly low
    • AdvisoryAdvise alternator belt missing

  8. Pass14,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    14,741 miles
    Test number
    961252566093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail14,741 miles (+877)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,741 miles
    Test number
    666944547197
    • MajorEmissions not tested v5 not seen (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass13,864 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    13,864 miles
    Test number
    774166901618
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail13,864 miles (+800)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,864 miles
    Test number
    637139108028
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire union at fuel hose connection on fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFuel pipe leaking at fuel pump connection (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass13,064 miles (+849)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    13,064 miles
    Test number
    199214623601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    12,215 miles
    Test number
    106897945340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail12,215 miles (+1,754)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,215 miles
    Test number
    706110583878
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

  15. Pass10,461 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    10,461 miles
    Test number
    765288831257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    10,240 miles
    Test number
    192250901605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail10,240 miles (+226)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,240 miles
    Test number
    768512838031
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

  18. Pass10,014 miles (+605)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    10,014 miles
    Test number
    246121424240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,409 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    9,409 miles
    Test number
    319510813207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,323 miles (+51)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    9,323 miles
    Test number
    905979892103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteIdle speed slightly high

  21. Pass9,272 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    9,272 miles
    Test number
    385110511465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,800 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    8,800 miles
    Test number
    313438400233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,977 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    7,977 miles
    Test number
    440081319257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,288 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    7,288 miles
    Test number
    791861008204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,795 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    6,795 miles
    Test number
    204824497103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail6,737 miles (+1,383)4 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,737 miles
    Test number
    632423787107
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s front lower trunnion assy

  27. Pass5,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    5,354 miles
    Test number
    953533776172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W651 RPG

Does W651 RPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W651 RPG is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on W651 RPG?
The MOT on W651 RPG is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W651 RPG done?
W651 RPG was recorded at 15,344 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 500 miles a year.
Has W651 RPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W651 RPG has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on W651 RPG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jun 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on W651 RPG find?
W651 RPG passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm, and 1 more.

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