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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,588 cc

T796 BGBMOT history

T796 BGB is a red petrol Caterham first used on 3 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 55,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jun 2027
Mileage
55,012 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T796 BGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T796 BGB was last recorded at 55,012 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 1,049 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jan 2019: 53,358 miles, lower than 503,208 miles on 3 Feb 2018.

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
53,963 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,049 miles
Average per year
1,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,012 miles
  • 2025 – 53,963 miles
  • 2024 – 53,372 miles
  • 2019 – 53,358 miles
  • 2018 – 503,208 miles
  • 2015 – 52,141 miles
  • 2014 – 50,817 miles
  • 2013 – 47,471 miles
  • 2012 – 45,736 miles
  • 2011 – 43,551 miles
  • 2010 – 41,350 miles
  • 2009 – 38,853 miles
  • 2008 – 36,039 miles
  • 2007 – 32,860 miles
  • 2006 – 28,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,012 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,012 miles (+1,049)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    55,012 miles
    Test number
    684290655201
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass53,963 miles (+591)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    53,963 miles
    Test number
    883842283053
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass53,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    53,372 miles
    Test number
    572208627805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail53,372 miles (+14)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,372 miles
    Test number
    557499514557
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass53,358 miles (-449,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    53,358 miles
    Test number
    803155907068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass503,208 miles (+451,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    503,208 miles
    Test number
    102925997211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  7. Pass52,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    52,141 miles
    Test number
    216146041526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail52,141 miles (+1,324)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,141 miles
    Test number
    907801290329
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  9. Fail50,817 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,817 miles
    Test number
    636455474202
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass50,817 miles (+3,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,817 miles
    Test number
    985915474255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass47,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,471 miles
    Test number
    509144133158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. FailMileage not read6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    425253633160
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass45,736 miles (+2,185)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,736 miles
    Test number
    625066932124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,551 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,551 miles
    Test number
    898309321135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,549 miles (+2,199)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,549 miles
    Test number
    268972321460
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass41,350 miles (+2,497)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,350 miles
    Test number
    280826210456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,853 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,853 miles
    Test number
    904694329103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,039 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,039 miles
    Test number
    300941348189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,037 miles (+3,177)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,037 miles
    Test number
    902144238180
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  20. Pass32,860 miles (+4,046)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,860 miles
    Test number
    872471427165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,814 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,814 miles
    Test number
    880598136196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,811 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,811 miles
    Test number
    402330936163
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T796 BGB

Does T796 BGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T796 BGB is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T796 BGB?
The MOT on T796 BGB is valid until 20 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T796 BGB done?
T796 BGB was recorded at 55,012 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 1,304 miles a year.
Has T796 BGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T796 BGB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T796 BGB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T796 BGB find?
T796 BGB passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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