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C24 TRM

1998 Caterham Seven

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,550 mi
Last recorded19,550 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Caterham Seven16,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 TRM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 19,550 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 19,151 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 18,850 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 18,755 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 18,448 miles

Nearside Front WHEEL BEARING PLAY

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 18,011 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 18,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 17,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 17,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 16,869 miles

all tyres scrubbed but legal

park brake 18%

Pass 29 Dec 2015 16,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower swivel slight play

emissions visual

Pass 29 Apr 2013 9,856 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 9,260 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 9,168 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 8,562 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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C24 TRM is a 1998 Caterham Seven in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1998 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 16,626 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C24 TRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was C24 TRM registered?

C24 TRM is a 1998 Caterham Seven, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is C24 TRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C24 TRM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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