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T881 LKJ

1999 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,343 mi
Last recorded22,343 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Caterham Seven21,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT881 LKJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 22,343 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 21,767 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 21,636 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 21,444 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 21,115 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 20,954 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 20,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 20,490 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,174 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 19,693 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 19,276 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 18,376 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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T881 LKJ is a 1999 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 T881 LKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T881 LKJ registered?

T881 LKJ is a 1999 Caterham Seven, first registered on 9 March 1999.

Is T881 LKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T881 LKJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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