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V351 DPV

1999 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,752 mi
Last recorded3,752 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven (S3)17,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV351 DPV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 3,752 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 3,295 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 2,862 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 2,487 miles

Exhaust - rear mount sign of wear

Pass 11 Oct 2021 2,023 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Fail 7 Oct 2021 2,000 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Oct 2020 1,783 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 1,710 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 1,710 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 1,104 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 571 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both outer fronts (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 544 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both outer fronts (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 1 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 13,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 12,568 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 11,866 miles

minor oil leaks

rear shock absorbers weeping

Fail 3 Oct 2012 11,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 11,702 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 11,350 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 11,043 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 10,646 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 10,242 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 10,242 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 9,780 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 9,186 miles

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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V351 DPV is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 17,828 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 V351 DPV, 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 27 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V351 DPV registered?

V351 DPV is a 1999 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 September 1999.

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