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S345 HGC

1998 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,877 mi
Last recorded40,877 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Caterham 715,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS345 HGC
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 40,877 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 39,125 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 36,414 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 36,414 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 35,442 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 35,425 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 34,711 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 33,577 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 33,430 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 33,420 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,315 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,635 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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