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T563 KDP

1999 Caterham Super 7

Yellow Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

30,178 mi
Last recorded30,178 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Caterham Super 717,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT563 KDP
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 30,178 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 29,900 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 29,777 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 29,764 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 29,451 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 29,423 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 29,188 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 28,884 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 28,069 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 26,526 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 26,526 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 26,343 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,343 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 26,284 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 26,177 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 25,577 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 25,577 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,783 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre on wear bars

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 23 Apr 2009 24,545 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in n/s/f tyre

cut in o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,054 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 19,764 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 16,052 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 16,101 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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T563 KDP is a 1999 Caterham Super 7 in Yellow with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T563 KDP, 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

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What year was T563 KDP registered?

T563 KDP is a 1999 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T563 KDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T563 KDP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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