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Q497RAE

1998 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,369 mi
Last recorded6,369 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Caterham Super 718,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ497RAE
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2017 6,369 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 6,213 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 6,010 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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Q497RAE is a 1998 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 18,383 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q497RAE, 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 28 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q497RAE registered?

Q497RAE is a 1998 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is Q497RAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q497RAE shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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