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R262 FMV

1998 Caterham Super 7

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,217 mi
Last recorded34,217 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Caterham Super 718,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 FMV
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 34,217 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 33,411 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 33,405 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 32,904 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 31,681 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 31,299 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 31,126 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 31,092 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 30,729 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 29,439 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 29,317 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 29,317 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 28,295 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 28,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 27,136 miles

brake pipe slightly kinked at master cylinder

front suspension upper ball joint dust covers loosely fitted (poor water ingress prevention ability)

wiring fouls steering column

Fail 4 Oct 2014 27,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipe slightly kinked at master cylinder

front suspension upper ball joint dust covers loosely fitted (poor water ingress prevention ability)

wiring fouls steering column

Pass 2 May 2013 27,021 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,209 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 25,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,199 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 22,381 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 21,861 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 18,972 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 16,695 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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R262 FMV is a 1998 Caterham Super 7 in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R262 FMV, 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 R262 FMV registered?

R262 FMV is a 1998 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R262 FMV safe to buy?

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