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T82 RPM

1999 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,054 mi
Last recorded11,054 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Caterham Super 717,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT82 RPM
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 11,054 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 10,999 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem deteriorating

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Dust cover slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 10,999 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem deteriorating

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Dust cover slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2016 10,965 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 10,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 10,706 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 10,706 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 9,992 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 9,604 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 8,076 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 8,073 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 7,356 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 6,397 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 6,300 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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T82 RPM is a 1999 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T82 RPM, 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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What year was T82 RPM registered?

T82 RPM is a 1999 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 4 June 1999.

Is T82 RPM safe to buy?

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