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T746 VAV

1999 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,975 mi
Last recorded50,975 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Caterham Super 717,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT746 VAV
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 50,975 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 50,283 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 48,997 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 47,208 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 45,121 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 43,974 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 43,608 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)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 43,608 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 42,436 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 42,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 41,769 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 40,706 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 39,826 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 39,152 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 38,085 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 36,007 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 36,007 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 32,559 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 28,735 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 209,087 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 16,467 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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T746 VAV is a 1999 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 T746 VAV, 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 T746 VAV registered?

T746 VAV is a 1999 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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