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T841 KDP

1999 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

27,692 mi
Last recorded27,692 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Caterham 722,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT841 KDP
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 27,692 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 27,299 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 27,299 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 27,019 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 26,851 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 26,732 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 26,679 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 26,403 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 26,250 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 25,963 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 25,960 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 25,797 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 25,196 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 24,727 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 24,120 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 23,594 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 23,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 23,322 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 22,539 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 22,076 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 21,271 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 17,581 miles

rear exhaust rubber perished

slight play nearside front balljoint

Fail 29 Jan 2007 17,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

"lift" play nearside front lower hub joint! †threaded portion missing offside front hub lower joint but securing lock nut is fully on with thread to spare! †

NOTE! heater hoses badly cracked/splitting!

offside rear tyre wearing low-2.0mm! †difficult to see , but rear inner brake pads appear worn low! †

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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T841 KDP is a 1999 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 T841 KDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T841 KDP registered?

T841 KDP is a 1999 Caterham 7, first registered on 16 June 1999.

Is T841 KDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T841 KDP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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