1985 Caterham Seven (S3) 1.7L Petrol · B836 MLN
1985 Caterham Seven (S3) (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1985. Recorded mileage 42,188 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,188 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1691cc
B836 MLN Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2025
- 42,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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B836 MLN Mileage History
- 13/07/200634,147 mi
- 17/07/200834,287 mi+140 mi
- 13/09/200834,287 mi
- 12/06/200934,390 mi+103 mi
- 12/06/200934,390 mi
- 20/09/201034,624 mi+234 mi
- 04/10/201135,102 mi+478 mi
- 04/10/201135,102 mi
- 10/10/201235,256 mi+154 mi
- 11/10/201235,258 mi+2 mi
- 21/03/201436,138 mi+880 mi
- 30/03/201536,951 mi+813 mi
- 07/04/201536,952 mi+1 mi
- 06/04/201637,202 mi+250 mi
- 06/04/201637,202 mi
- 11/04/201737,692 mi+490 mi
- 24/04/201838,046 mi+354 mi
- 24/04/201838,046 mi
- 23/04/201938,873 mi+827 mi
- 29/04/201938,873 mi
- 20/05/202039,200 mi+327 mi
- 18/06/202039,206 mi+6 mi
- 08/06/202140,170 mi+964 mi
- 23/06/202240,679 mi+509 mi
- 04/04/202441,455 mi+776 mi
- 04/04/202441,455 mi
- 10/04/202542,188 mi+733 mi
Average of roughly 429 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
B836 MLN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Caterham Seven (S3) (B836 MLN) between July 2006 and April 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Steering (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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