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T473 KDP

1998 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

1,865 mi
Last recorded1,865 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Caterham Seven16,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT473 KDP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 1,865 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 1,804 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 1,660 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 1,509 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 1,231 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 1,037 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 868 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 679 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 340 miles

Nearside front brake slight bind when jacked up

Offside handbrake efficiency lower than nearside

Pass 22 Mar 2017 8,702 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 8,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 8,681 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 8,070 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 6,824 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 5,279 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 5,031 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 4,800 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 4,546 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 4,429 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 4,084 miles

all tyres cracking

steering rack gaiters perished

Pass 4 Apr 2008 3,849 miles

all tyres perished in tread

Fail 27 Mar 2008 3,803 miles

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

all tyres perished in tread

Pass 27 Mar 2007 3,270 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 2,846 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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T473 KDP is a 1998 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1998 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 16,626 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T473 KDP, 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 28 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T473 KDP registered?

T473 KDP is a 1998 Caterham Seven, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T473 KDP safe to buy?

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