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R444 FOG

1998 Caterham 7

Red Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,544 mi
Last recorded26,544 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Caterham 715,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 FOG
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 26,544 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 25,542 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 25,080 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 24,883 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 24,193 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 24,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 23,200 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 22,359 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 22,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 20,862 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 19,180 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 16,448 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 14,788 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 13,789 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 12,908 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 11,829 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 3 May 2011 11,003 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside outer rear driveshaft gaiter deteriated

Pass 18 May 2010 10,580 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear driveshaft outer gaiter split

Pass 14 May 2009 10,316 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 10,019 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 9,354 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 9,158 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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R444 FOG is a 1998 Caterham 7 in Red with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 15,265 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R444 FOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 28 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R444 FOG registered?

R444 FOG is a 1998 Caterham 7, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R444 FOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R444 FOG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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