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K8 TUM

1999 Caterham 7

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

12,134 mi
Last recorded12,134 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Caterham 722,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 TUM
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 12,134 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 10,187 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 7,860 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 5,917 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 4,147 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 3,403 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 1,339 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 43 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 31,749 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 31,749 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 29,515 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 27,544 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 24,149 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 21,942 miles

Both rear brake discs sightly rusty from inside

Pass 2 Dec 2009 19,856 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 17,543 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 14,835 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 14,105 miles

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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K8 TUM is a 1999 Caterham 7 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K8 TUM, 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 K8 TUM registered?

K8 TUM is a 1999 Caterham 7, first registered on 8 December 1999.

Is K8 TUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 TUM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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