MOT Status
ValidMileage
40,877 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front chassis rail slightly corroded
various rear suspension components slightly corroded
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Caterham 7?
Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.
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S345 HGC is a 1998 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 S345 HGC, 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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How do I check the history of S345 HGC?
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What year was S345 HGC registered?
S345 HGC is a 1998 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 December 1998.
Is S345 HGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S345 HGC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S345 HGC have outstanding finance?
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