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Caterham 7

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,600 cc

T35MOT history

T35 is a blue petrol Caterham 7 first used on 29 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 24,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
24,648 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T35
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Caterham
Model
7
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
29 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T35 was last recorded at 24,648 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,298 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
350 miles
Average per year
701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 24,648 miles
  • 2025 – 24,298 miles
  • 2024 – 23,770 miles
  • 2023 – 23,545 miles
  • 2022 – 23,357 miles
  • 2021 – 22,876 miles
  • 2020 – 22,236 miles
  • 2019 – 21,552 miles
  • 2018 – 20,834 miles
  • 2017 – 19,898 miles
  • 2016 – 19,224 miles
  • 2015 – 18,799 miles
  • 2014 – 17,844 miles
  • 2013 – 16,997 miles
  • 2012 – 15,203 miles
  • 2011 – 14,258 miles
  • 2010 – 14,094 miles
  • 2009 – 13,159 miles
  • 2008 – 12,663 miles
  • 2007 – 11,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,648 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,648 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    24,648 miles
    Test number
    994213371632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass24,298 miles (+528)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    24,298 miles
    Test number
    568527286379
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass23,770 miles (+225)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    23,770 miles
    Test number
    332953532113
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass23,545 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    23,545 miles
    Test number
    430664138737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass23,357 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    23,357 miles
    Test number
    998679654490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,876 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    22,876 miles
    Test number
    824925308074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,236 miles (+684)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    22,236 miles
    Test number
    542979396291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass21,552 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    21,552 miles
    Test number
    436564676980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    20,834 miles
    Test number
    728707806500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail20,834 miles (+936)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,834 miles
    Test number
    927474147096
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass19,898 miles (+674)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    19,898 miles
    Test number
    254510997688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    19,224 miles
    Test number
    931823204987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail19,224 miles (+425)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,224 miles
    Test number
    401674844426
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  14. Pass18,799 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    18,799 miles
    Test number
    952530713595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,844 miles (+847)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    17,844 miles
    Test number
    478799114462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,997 miles (+1,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    16,997 miles
    Test number
    157939893284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass15,203 miles (+945)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    15,203 miles
    Test number
    425500922461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,258 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    14,258 miles
    Test number
    177532601392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,094 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    14,094 miles
    Test number
    342996290484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear inner c v boot deteriorated [seeping grease]

  20. Fail14,094 miles (+935)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,094 miles
    Test number
    993426490299
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear inner c v boot deteriorated [seeping grease]

  21. Pass13,159 miles (+496)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    13,159 miles
    Test number
    211950599285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteAll four tyres showing wear and slightly out of shape
    • NoteNearside rear outer c v boot deteriorating
    • NoteOffside rear outer c v boot split
    • NoteWiper blades deteriorating

  22. Pass12,663 miles (+1,405)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    12,663 miles
    Test number
    323072898253
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear outer c v boot deteriorating
    • NoteOffside rear outer c v boot deteriorating [seeping grease]
    • NoteRear brake pipe above axle, close to axle

  23. Pass11,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    11,258 miles
    Test number
    324598727210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T35

What vehicle is registration T35 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show T35 on a blue petrol Caterham 7 first used on 29 Aug 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does T35 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T35 is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T35?
The MOT on T35 is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T35 done?
T35 was recorded at 24,648 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 701 miles a year.
Has T35 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T35 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on T35 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T35 find?
T35 passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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