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T322 SCH

1998 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,254 mi
Last recorded18,254 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Caterham Seven16,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT322 SCH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 18,254 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 17,759 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 17,170 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 16,992 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 16,971 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 16,869 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 16,584 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 16,273 miles

slight leak from offside rear axle

Fail 28 Mar 2014 16,273 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight leak from offside rear axle

Pass 17 Apr 2013 14,697 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,309 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 13,185 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 13,185 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 12,069 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 11,064 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 8,349 miles

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

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

o/s n/s rear backplates OILY GEAROIL REQUIRES ATTENTION †slight det f/r susp.r/bushes †slight free play rack NOISY MONITOR

Fail 15 Apr 2006 7,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 7,406 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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T322 SCH is a 1998 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T322 SCH, 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.

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What year was T322 SCH registered?

T322 SCH is a 1998 Caterham Seven, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T322 SCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T322 SCH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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