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R7 YOT

1998 Caterham Seven

Yellow Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,094 mi
Last recorded40,094 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Caterham Seven16,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 YOT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2025 40,094 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 36,909 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 35,396 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 31,995 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 30,295 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 29,151 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 28,854 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 21,597 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 19,158 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 5,519 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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R7 YOT is a 1998 Caterham Seven in Yellow with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R7 YOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R7 YOT registered?

R7 YOT is a 1998 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R7 YOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 YOT shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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