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S482 WCA

1998 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,254 mi
Last recorded19,254 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Caterham 715,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS482 WCA
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 19,254 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 18,721 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 18,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 17,919 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 17,905 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 16,079 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 14,982 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 14,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 10,278 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 5,540 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 5,475 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 5,475 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 5,465 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 5,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 5,321 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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S482 WCA is a 1998 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S482 WCA, 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 S482 WCA registered?

S482 WCA is a 1998 Caterham 7, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S482 WCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S482 WCA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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