MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,463 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
nearside and offside front lower swivels have no gaitors by design
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
How Reliable is the Caterham 7?
Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S740 UMY is a 1998 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 S740 UMY, 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 S740 UMY registered?
S740 UMY is a 1998 Caterham 7, first registered on 14 October 1998.
Is S740 UMY safe to buy?
The MOT history for S740 UMY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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