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L22 TBD

1998 Caterham 7

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Caterham 715,265 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 TBD
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024
Fail 10 Apr 2024

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2023

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2023

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative front and rear (4.4.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 17,436 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 17,434 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 17,431 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 17,336 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 13,258 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 17,303 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 17,274 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Nov 2008

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

No lights fitted at time of test

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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L22 TBD is a 1998 Caterham 7 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 15,265 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 L22 TBD, 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 28 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L22 TBD registered?

L22 TBD is a 1998 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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