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T 35

1997 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

24,298 mi
Last recorded24,298 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Caterham 718,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT 35
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 24,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 23,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 23,545 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 23,357 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 22,876 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 22,236 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 21,552 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 20,834 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 20,834 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 19,898 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 19,224 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 19,224 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 18,799 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 17,844 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 16,997 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 15,203 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 14,258 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 14,094 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear inner c v boot deteriorated [seeping grease]

Fail 23 Oct 2010 14,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear inner c v boot deteriorated [seeping grease]

Pass 17 Oct 2009 13,159 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all four tyres showing wear and slightly out of shape

nearside rear outer c v boot deteriorating

offside rear outer c v boot split

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2008 12,663 miles

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

nearside rear outer c v boot deteriorating

offside rear outer c v boot deteriorating [seeping grease]

rear brake pipe above axle, close to axle

Pass 16 Aug 2007 11,258 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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T 35 is a 1997 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1997 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 18,697 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 T 35, 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 29 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T 35 registered?

T 35 is a 1997 Caterham 7, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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