1998 Caterham Seven (S3) 1.8L Petrol · S476 BVO
1998 Caterham Seven (S3) (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 26,698 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/05/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1796cc
S476 BVO Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 26,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S476 BVO Mileage History
- 02/08/200617,571 mi
- 07/08/200617,592 mi+21 mi
- 03/08/200740,172 mi+22,580 mi
- 03/08/20074,171 mi-36,001 mi
- 12/09/20087,290 mi+3,119 mi
- 12/09/20087,290 mi
- 28/08/200911,355 mi+4,065 mi
- 04/09/201015,381 mi+4,026 mi
- 04/09/201015,381 mi
- 06/09/201119,059 mi+3,678 mi
- 08/09/201223,027 mi+3,968 mi
- 05/09/201325,048 mi+2,021 mi
- 30/08/201425,324 mi+276 mi
- 10/09/201525,324 mi
- 04/05/201925,324 mi
- 04/05/201925,324 mi
- 29/04/202126,109 mi+785 mi
- 14/04/202226,313 mi+204 mi
- 20/08/202226,457 mi+144 mi
- 30/04/202426,475 mi+18 mi
- 13/05/202526,690 mi+215 mi
- 22/05/202526,698 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 485 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S476 BVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Caterham Seven (S3) (S476 BVO) between August 2006 and May 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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