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S783 AWL

1998 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,176 mi
Last recorded20,176 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Caterham 715,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS783 AWL
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 20,176 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 19,321 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 17,516 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 12,320 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 10,086 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 8,127 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 7,734 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 7,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 7,234 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 7,234 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 7,234 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 6,963 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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S783 AWL is a 1998 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S783 AWL, 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 S783 AWL registered?

S783 AWL is a 1998 Caterham 7, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S783 AWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S783 AWL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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