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R112 EMY

1998 Caterham Super 7

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

5,218 mi
Last recorded5,218 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Caterham Super 718,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 EMY
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 5,218 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 5,218 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced riveted floor panel insecure (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 4,104 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 3,713 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 3,013 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing column against pas pump (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 8,831 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 11 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 17,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 14,192 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 13,958 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 13,401 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 12,753 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 12,460 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 11,806 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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R112 EMY is a 1998 Caterham Super 7 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R112 EMY, 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 R112 EMY registered?

R112 EMY is a 1998 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R112 EMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R112 EMY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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