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R416 FGX

1998 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,355 mi
Last recorded17,355 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Caterham Super 718,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 FGX
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 17,355 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 17,279 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 17,238 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 17,197 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 17,131 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 16,852 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 16,696 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 16,442 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 16,315 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 16,013 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 15,552 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 15,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 14,589 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 13,825 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 13,372 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 12,898 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 12,096 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 11,530 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 11,078 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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R416 FGX is a 1998 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 R416 FGX, 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

How do I check the history of R416 FGX?

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What year was R416 FGX registered?

R416 FGX is a 1998 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R416 FGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R416 FGX shows 19 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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