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R446 NTV

1998 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,978 mi
Last recorded29,978 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Caterham Seven16,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 NTV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 29,978 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2011 26,721 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 26,690 miles

various bushes worn, various componments corroded, front and rear discs worn, rear tyres poor

Fail 31 May 2011 26,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

various bushes worn, various componments corroded, front and rear discs worn, rear tyres poor

Pass 4 May 2010 26,274 miles

o/s/f headlamp cracked. water leak sparying on ecu. various bushes worn, various componments corroded.

Fail 26 Apr 2010 26,274 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f headlamp cracked. water leak sparying on ecu. various bushes worn, various componments corroded.

Pass 11 May 2009 26,208 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2008 24,155 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 20,782 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 18,246 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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R446 NTV is a 1998 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 16,626 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 Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R446 NTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R446 NTV registered?

R446 NTV is a 1998 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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