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R23 FRO

1998 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,728 mi
Last recorded12,728 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Caterham Super 718,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 FRO
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 12,728 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 12,536 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 12,465 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 12,230 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 11,544 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 10,731 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 10,613 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 10,377 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)

nearside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

Fail 16 Jun 2016 10,368 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 1 May 2015 10,113 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 3,889 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 3,889 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

engine temp guage in red ,no cat fitted

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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R23 FRO is a 1998 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R23 FRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R23 FRO registered?

R23 FRO is a 1998 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R23 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 FRO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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