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Caterham Super Seven

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T89 XTOMOT history

T89 XTO is a green petrol Caterham Super Seven first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 26,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
26,396 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T89 XTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Caterham
Model
Super Seven
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T89 XTO was last recorded at 26,396 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,169 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
227 miles
Average per year
524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,396 miles
  • 2025 – 26,169 miles
  • 2024 – 25,760 miles
  • 2023 – 25,308 miles
  • 2022 – 24,769 miles
  • 2019 – 24,271 miles
  • 2018 – 23,732 miles
  • 2017 – 23,374 miles
  • 2016 – 22,955 miles
  • 2015 – 22,380 miles
  • 2014 – 19,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,396 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,396 miles (+227)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    26,396 miles
    Test number
    911628974733
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass26,169 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    26,169 miles
    Test number
    648194949176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail26,169 miles (+409)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,169 miles
    Test number
    273307248596
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass25,760 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    25,760 miles
    Test number
    911435047044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass25,308 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    25,308 miles
    Test number
    209363538742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail25,270 miles (+501)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,270 miles
    Test number
    981459583459
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached track rod locking nut (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached track rod locking nut (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass24,769 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    24,769 miles
    Test number
    828956778501
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail24,731 miles (+460)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,731 miles
    Test number
    924580854153
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both side foot and hand brake (1.2.1 (c))
  9. Pass24,271 miles (+539)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    24,271 miles
    Test number
    488815705811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,732 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    23,732 miles
    Test number
    403013273342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,374 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    23,374 miles
    Test number
    941243961975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,955 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    22,955 miles
    Test number
    842625111095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,380 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    22,380 miles
    Test number
    428839545011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    19,898 miles
    Test number
    347296554056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T89 XTO

Does T89 XTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T89 XTO is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T89 XTO?
The MOT on T89 XTO is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T89 XTO done?
T89 XTO was recorded at 26,396 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 524 miles a year.
Has T89 XTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T89 XTO has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T89 XTO 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 T89 XTO find?
T89 XTO passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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