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T362 HAP

1999 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,518 mi
Last recorded30,518 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven21,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT362 HAP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 30,518 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 30,510 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant resevoir is empty.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 30,248 miles

rear subframe starting to corrode

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 11 May 2023 30,000 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 38 miles

Coolant leak.

Rear brake discs are in poor condition.

Rear tyre treads are perishing.

Slight rear frame damage.

Fail 16 May 2022 38 miles

Coolant leak.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake discs are in poor condition.

Rear tyre treads are perishing.

Slight rear frame damage.

Pass 4 Jan 2021 3,911 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 1,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 30,000 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 29,999 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 29,999 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 29,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Upper Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) column clamp loose (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 28,688 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 24,676 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 24,613 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 24,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,489 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 24,339 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 24,140 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,842 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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T362 HAP is a 1999 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 21,001 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 Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T362 HAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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T362 HAP is a 1999 Caterham Seven, first registered on 28 July 1999.

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