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S7 RGC

1998 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,585 mi
Last recorded18,585 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Caterham 715,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 RGC
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 16 May 2025 18,585 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 18,476 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 18,279 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 17,796 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 17,555 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 17,229 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 16,784 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 13,624 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 15,791 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 15,084 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 14,859 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 18,365 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 12,884 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 16,513 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 14,646 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 13,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 12,117 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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S7 RGC is a 1998 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 S7 RGC, 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 S7 RGC registered?

S7 RGC is a 1998 Caterham 7, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S7 RGC safe to buy?

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