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R481 EKO

1998 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,027 mi
Last recorded21,027 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Caterham 715,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 EKO
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 21,027 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside / inner and outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 20,379 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ns and os/inners and outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 20,379 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ns and os/inners and outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 18,514 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ns and os (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2013 18,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 18,052 miles

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

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

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

advise rear cv inner boots cracked and leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2010 14,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 14,517 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 12,766 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)

horn operates when steering wheel is turned

Pass 27 Dec 2007 11,427 miles

0ffside rear outer cv joint gaitor split

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2006 10,878 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 10,007 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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R481 EKO is a 1998 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R481 EKO, 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 R481 EKO registered?

R481 EKO is a 1998 Caterham 7, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R481 EKO safe to buy?

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