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R777 DEL

1998 Caterham 7

Orange Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

13,326 mi
Last recorded13,326 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Caterham 715,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR777 DEL
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 13,326 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 13,105 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 12,421 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 11,724 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 11,704 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 11,585 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 11,385 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 11,356 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 11,372 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 11,210 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 10,000 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 10,000 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 10,000 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 10,000 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 10,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 10,000 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 9,792 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 9,348 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey,o.k meantime.

Fail 28 Jul 2006 9,217 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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R777 DEL is a 1998 Caterham 7 in Orange with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R777 DEL, 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 R777 DEL registered?

R777 DEL is a 1998 Caterham 7, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R777 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R777 DEL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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