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R35 TRH

1998 Caterham 7

Red Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,500 mi
Last recorded24,500 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Caterham 715,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 TRH
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 24,500 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 24,193 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 24,170 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 23,764 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 23,427 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 23,245 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 22,977 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 22,651 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 22,323 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 22,323 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 21,633 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 21,168 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 21,149 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 20,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 20,895 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 20,363 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 19,902 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,030 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 19,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 17,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 17,773 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,577 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 13,994 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 12,649 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 11,417 miles

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

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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R35 TRH is a 1998 Caterham 7 in Red with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 R35 TRH, 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 R35 TRH registered?

R35 TRH is a 1998 Caterham 7, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R35 TRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R35 TRH shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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