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T932 OVG

1998 Caterham 7

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,975 mi
Last recorded11,975 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Caterham 715,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT932 OVG
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 11,975 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 11,618 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 11,011 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 10,665 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 10,048 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 10,007 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 9,979 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 9,763 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 9,564 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 9,529 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 8,915 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 8,220 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 8,032 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 7,425 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 5,825 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 4,525 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 3,627 miles

rear crossmember bush has some movement

Pass 13 Feb 2010 1,596 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 1,110 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 1,103 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 39 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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T932 OVG is a 1998 Caterham 7 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T932 OVG, 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 T932 OVG registered?

T932 OVG is a 1998 Caterham 7, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T932 OVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T932 OVG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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