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T994 EJH

1999 Caterham 7

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,246 mi
Last recorded45,246 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Caterham 722,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT994 EJH
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 45,246 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 45,234 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 44,206 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 44,113 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 42,739 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 41,654 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 41,266 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 38,574 miles

Both rear tyres are on limit

Pass 6 Apr 2020 37,261 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 33,893 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 31,639 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 28,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 24,690 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 24,166 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 22,375 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 20,937 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 19,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 17,028 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 15,536 miles

nearside rear brake disc rusty inner face

Pass 27 Apr 2009 14,341 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 13,258 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 11,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 11,977 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,255 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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T994 EJH is a 1999 Caterham 7 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T994 EJH, 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.

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What year was T994 EJH registered?

T994 EJH is a 1999 Caterham 7, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T994 EJH shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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