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S943 NGB

1998 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,736 mi
Last recorded29,736 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Caterham 715,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS943 NGB
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2011 29,736 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 29,736 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 29,146 miles

o/s/f lower suspension joint slight lift

rear brake discs inner face

rear tyres low

Pass 26 Jun 2009 25,985 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,066 miles

both front tyres wearing low on the inner edges

both rear tyres wearing near the 2mm bar marks

Pass 6 Jun 2007 17,132 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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S943 NGB is a 1998 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S943 NGB, 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 S943 NGB registered?

S943 NGB is a 1998 Caterham 7, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S943 NGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S943 NGB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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