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C4 TSL

1999 Caterham 7

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,015 mi
Last recorded30,015 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Caterham 722,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 TSL
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 30,015 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 30,015 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 28,756 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 27,817 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 27,265 miles

horn quiet but working

Pass 23 Apr 2022 26,563 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2022 26,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 25,331 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 24,958 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 23,904 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 23,894 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 21,100 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 20,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight movement o/s/f headlamp (around pop rivets)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 17,823 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 17,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

seat secure but has movement at rear of seat

Pass 10 Sep 2014 16,468 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 14,475 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 14,238 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Possible 'CRACK' mark to N/S/F outer brake disc face.

Pass 21 May 2011 13,920 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 11,549 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 May 2010 11,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 9,909 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 9,793 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 8,295 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 8,169 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 7,879 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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C4 TSL is a 1999 Caterham 7 in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 22,539 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C4 TSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 27 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C4 TSL registered?

C4 TSL is a 1999 Caterham 7, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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