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S110 VGY

1998 Caterham 7

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,438 mi
Last recorded13,438 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Caterham 715,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS110 VGY
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2026 13,438 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 13,223 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 13,068 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 12,775 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 12,467 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 11,535 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 11,091 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 11,028 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 May 2015 10,894 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 10,720 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 10,660 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 10,556 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 10,273 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 9,917 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 9,572 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 8,908 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 8,411 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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S110 VGY is a 1998 Caterham 7 in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S110 VGY, 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 S110 VGY registered?

S110 VGY is a 1998 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S110 VGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S110 VGY shows 17 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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