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S723 UMY

1998 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,231 mi
Last recorded35,231 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Caterham Seven16,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS723 UMY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 35,231 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 35,231 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working wire brokern (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 31,936 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 30,879 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,177 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 29,764 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 29,462 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 28,619 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,829 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 26,667 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 25,105 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 23,722 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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S723 UMY is a 1998 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S723 UMY, 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 S723 UMY registered?

S723 UMY is a 1998 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S723 UMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S723 UMY 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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