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S263 AWL

1998 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

37,344 mi
Last recorded37,344 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Caterham Super 718,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS263 AWL
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 37,344 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 36,538 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 32,522 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 32,516 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 28,062 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 28,060 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 28,012 miles

n/s aim slightly high.

Fail 24 Jun 2015 28,004 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

insecure washer reservoir.

n/s aim slightly high.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,758 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 27,182 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 27,137 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket missing (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,414 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 25,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 23,915 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 23,317 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 23,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 May 2007 22,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 21,837 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)

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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S263 AWL is a 1998 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S263 AWL, 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 S263 AWL registered?

S263 AWL is a 1998 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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