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S161 PNK

1998 Caterham Super 7

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

32,566 mi
Last recorded32,566 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Caterham Super 718,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 PNK
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 32,566 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 31,279 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 30,175 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 May 2023 30,156 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 28,679 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 26,154 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 24,809 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 22,251 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 20,845 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 19,612 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 18,731 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 18,329 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 17,379 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 16,214 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 15,970 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 15,683 miles

Rear both outer constant velocity joints rubber deterioated

Pass 17 Oct 2008 15,415 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 15,132 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 14,809 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 13,790 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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S161 PNK is a 1998 Caterham Super 7 in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S161 PNK, 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 S161 PNK registered?

S161 PNK is a 1998 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S161 PNK safe to buy?

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