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S476 BVO

1998 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,698 mi
Last recorded26,698 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Caterham Seven (S3)16,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS476 BVO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 26,698 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 26,690 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 26,475 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 26,457 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 26,313 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 26,109 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 25,324 miles

Coolant leak offside front hose ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2019 25,324 miles

Coolant leak offside front hose ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2015 25,324 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 25,324 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 25,048 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 23,027 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 19,059 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 15,381 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 15,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 11,355 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 7,290 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 7,290 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 40,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 4,171 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 17,592 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 17,571 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

nearside rear driveshaft both boots split

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?

Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 476
Steering rack gaiter split 309
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 185
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S476 BVO is a 1998 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 16,348 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S476 BVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven (S3) typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 28 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S476 BVO registered?

S476 BVO is a 1998 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 November 1998.

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