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T791 UUT

1998 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

750 mi
Last recorded750 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Caterham 715,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT791 UUT
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 750 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 540 miles

slight play in trunions

Pass 8 May 2013 168 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 162 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 6,496 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 6,395 miles

rear brake imbalance

Pass 9 Apr 2010 4,828 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 1,441 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 648 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 10,237 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 9,561 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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T791 UUT is a 1998 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T791 UUT, 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 T791 UUT registered?

T791 UUT is a 1998 Caterham 7, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T791 UUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T791 UUT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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