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T564 LKJ

1999 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

58,953 mi
Last recorded58,953 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Caterham Super 717,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT564 LKJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 58,953 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 58,589 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 57,934 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 56,601 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 55,696 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 54,331 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 51,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 51,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,311 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)

both front tyres 3mm

fuel tank has had a patch repair

Fail 6 Mar 2018 50,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

both front tyres 3mm

fuel tank has had a patch repair

Fail 7 Nov 2017 50,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 50,235 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 47,028 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 44,672 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 44,665 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 38,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 38,617 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 31,154 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

rear number plate damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2013 31,154 miles

rear number plate damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2012 26,401 miles

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

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 25,975 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 24,332 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 22,201 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
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T564 LKJ is a 1999 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T564 LKJ, 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.

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T564 LKJ is a 1999 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 7 March 1999.

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