CarVerify

Free Car Check

P9 REX

1999 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,090 mi
Last recorded41,090 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Caterham Super 717,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Caterham
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 REX
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 41,090 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 40,499 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 39,687 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 38,372 miles

Front Steering rack pinion has play

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 May 2023 38,372 miles

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

Front Steering rack pinion has play

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 37,904 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r & n/s/r slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 37,144 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 13 Sep 2019 36,271 miles

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

Offside seat very stiff on runners

Pass 24 Aug 2018 35,914 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak engine/sump area

Fail 21 Aug 2018 35,913 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak engine/sump area

Pass 10 Aug 2017 34,314 miles

Nearside front brake has slight bind

Offside front indicator lens has temporary tape repair

Offside front wheel bearing has slight free play

STRONG ADVISE - Nearside front lower swivel joint has free play

Fail 8 Aug 2017 34,313 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front tyres are close to wear indicators

Nearside front brake has slight bind

Offside front indicator lens has temporary tape repair

Offside front wheel bearing has slight free play

STRONG ADVISE - Nearside front lower swivel joint has free play

Pass 5 Aug 2016 33,079 miles

A universal suction rear view mirror has been fitted to vehicle and was fitted at time of test

Both front tyres nearing wear indicators

Both rear tyres are on wear indicators

Chips in windscreen

Inlet manifold vacuum pipe split

Nearside front lower suspension ball joint has slight free play

Offside front indicator lens is broken

Offside front wheel bearing has slight free play

Spare tyre deflated

Starter motor main cable needs tightening

Fail 5 Aug 2016 33,079 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed Under bonnet blue wire (1.9.2c)

Nearside obligatory indirect vision device missing door and centre (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres nearing wear indicators

Both rear tyres are on wear indicators

Chips in windscreen

Inlet manifold vacuum pipe split

Nearside front lower suspension ball joint has slight free play

Offside front indicator lens is broken

Offside front wheel bearing has slight free play

Spare tyre deflated

Starter motor main cable needs tightening

Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,948 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

lower windscreen slight damage

nearside and offside front lower suspension joints have slight play/lift

Pass 1 Aug 2014 31,504 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 31,504 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 30,975 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 30,975 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Aug 2012 30,744 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 30,732 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 30,495 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 30,234 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 29,535 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 29,064 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 27,770 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
Full Caterham Super 7 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P9 REX is a 1999 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 17,164 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 Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P9 REX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 27 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P9 REX?

You can check the full history of P9 REX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P9 REX registered?

P9 REX is a 1999 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 8 July 1999.

Is P9 REX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P9 REX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P9 REX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P9 REX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.