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T41 KGW

1998 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

47,934 mi
Last recorded47,934 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Caterham 715,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT41 KGW
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 47,934 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 46,512 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 44,655 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 43,349 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 41,884 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 40,776 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 39,705 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 38,685 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 38,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 37,929 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 36,529 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 34,329 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 31,426 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 28,294 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 24,603 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 22,431 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 20,700 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 19,082 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 17,460 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 15,732 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 14,139 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 12,590 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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T41 KGW is a 1998 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 T41 KGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T41 KGW registered?

T41 KGW is a 1998 Caterham 7, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T41 KGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T41 KGW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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