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R702 KGU

1998 Caterham Unknown

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,554 mi
Last recorded2,554 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Caterham Unknown20,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 KGU
MakeCaterham
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 2,554 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 2,545 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 2,545 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Caterham Unknown?

Based on 6,813 MOT tests across 1,493 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
658
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
1,493
On UK Roads
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R702 KGU is a 1998 Caterham Unknown in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Caterham Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 20,492 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Caterham Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 28 years old, this Caterham Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R702 KGU registered?

R702 KGU is a 1998 Caterham Unknown, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R702 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R702 KGU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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