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T35 HGT

1999 Caterham 7

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,779 mi
Last recorded38,779 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Caterham 722,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT35 HGT
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 38,779 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 36,910 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 36,910 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 36,723 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 36,445 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 36,100 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 35,957 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 35,665 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 35,176 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 35,144 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 24 Aug 2015 34,744 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 34,740 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coolant bottom hose rubbing on steering colum

Pass 6 Aug 2014 34,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 33,409 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 33,034 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 May 2011 32,038 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 30,189 miles

Rear number plate cracked

Slight play in nsf lower trunion

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2009 29,220 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 27,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,429 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 18,094 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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T35 HGT is a 1999 Caterham 7 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 T35 HGT, 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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T35 HGT is a 1999 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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