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T39 CPP

1998 Caterham Super 7

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,328 mi
Last recorded12,328 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Caterham Super 718,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT39 CPP
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 12,328 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 12,129 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected T-piece brake union (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 11,716 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 11,455 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 11,281 miles

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

main beam switch incompleat.

underside of vehicel rusty

Pass 17 May 2011 11,270 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 11,253 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 11,037 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 10,991 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 10,954 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 10,847 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 10,847 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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
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T39 CPP is a 1998 Caterham Super 7 in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 18,383 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T39 CPP, 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 28 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T39 CPP registered?

T39 CPP is a 1998 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T39 CPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T39 CPP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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