1986 Caterham Seven (S3) 1.7L Petrol · D400 UNJ
1986 Caterham Seven (S3) (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 89,182 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D400 UNJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 89,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D400 UNJ Mileage History
- 23/11/202187,970 mi
- 22/03/202388,610 mi+640 mi
- 10/04/202588,634 mi+24 mi
- 14/05/202588,661 mi+27 mi
- 27/05/202689,182 mi+521 mi
Average of roughly 269 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D400 UNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Caterham Seven (S3) (D400 UNJ) between November 2021 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))”; “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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