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Caterham Super 7

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,000 cc

T589 PBPMOT history

T589 PBP is a red petrol Caterham Super 7 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 49,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
49,565 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T589 PBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Super 7
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T589 PBP was last recorded at 49,565 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Aug 2009: 2 miles, lower than 43,758 miles on 7 Apr 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
49,556 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,565 miles
  • 2024 – 49,103 miles
  • 2023 – 48,779 miles
  • 2022 – 48,134 miles
  • 2021 – 47,600 miles
  • 2019 – 11,838 miles
  • 2017 – 11,697 miles
  • 2016 – 10,987 miles
  • 2015 – 10,463 miles
  • 2013 – 9,902 miles
  • 2012 – 8,847 miles
  • 2011 – 7,030 miles
  • 2010 – 5,250 miles
  • 2009 – 2 miles
  • 2008 – 43,758 miles
  • 2007 – 40,031 miles
  • 2006 – 34,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,565 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,565 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    49,565 miles
    Test number
    783802328469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail49,556 miles (+453)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,556 miles
    Test number
    795271185913
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass49,103 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    49,103 miles
    Test number
    728946211200
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s/r and n/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAlternator bolts loss

  4. Fail49,103 miles (+324)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,103 miles
    Test number
    783732426275
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s/r and n/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAlternator bolts loss

  5. Pass48,779 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    48,779 miles
    Test number
    455780269200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail48,778 miles (+644)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,778 miles
    Test number
    875349312839
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass48,134 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    48,134 miles
    Test number
    398036721881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail48,134 miles (+534)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,134 miles
    Test number
    407328656942
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass47,600 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    47,600 miles
    Test number
    654088917246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,596 miles (+35,758)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,596 miles
    Test number
    422747435123
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass11,838 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    11,838 miles
    Test number
    671784016004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail11,826 miles (+129)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,826 miles
    Test number
    988546501354
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  13. Pass11,697 miles (+710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    11,697 miles
    Test number
    976601520985
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass10,987 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    10,987 miles
    Test number
    333226288588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass10,463 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    10,463 miles
    Test number
    699953885004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass9,902 miles (+1,055)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    9,902 miles
    Test number
    886281833388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,847 miles (+1,817)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    8,847 miles
    Test number
    235567442356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass7,030 miles (+1,780)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    7,030 miles
    Test number
    717050441377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass5,250 miles (+5,248)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    5,250 miles
    Test number
    752257020341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail2 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2 miles
    Test number
    822734029218
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass2 miles (-43,756)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    2 miles
    Test number
    830644329274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,758 miles (+3,727)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,758 miles
    Test number
    184718298415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,031 miles (+5,602)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,031 miles
    Test number
    661382197025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,429 miles
    Test number
    521879006130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T589 PBP

Does T589 PBP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T589 PBP expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T589 PBP?
The MOT on T589 PBP expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T589 PBP done?
T589 PBP was recorded at 49,565 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 780 miles a year.
Has T589 PBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T589 PBP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T589 PBP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Aug 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T589 PBP find?
T589 PBP passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush.

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