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S7 CWC

1998 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,786 mi
Last recorded25,786 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Caterham Super 718,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 CWC
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2011 25,786 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

coolant heater pipe and radiator hoses cracking

o/s/f steering rack boot perished

rear A-Frame slightly bent

Fail 23 Apr 2011 25,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

coolant heater pipe and radiator hoses cracking

o/s/f steering rack boot perished

rear A-Frame slightly bent

Pass 15 Sep 2009 25,587 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s n/s front lower shockers have play in bush/pin

Pass 20 Jun 2008 23,158 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 18,237 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear driveshaft inner boot split.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 18,044 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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S7 CWC is a 1998 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S7 CWC, 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 S7 CWC registered?

S7 CWC is a 1998 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S7 CWC safe to buy?

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