1998 Caterham Super 7 1.6L Petrol · R23 FRO

The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness, evidenced by a clean pass in the most recent test on 28 July 2026 at 12,898 miles. The maintenance trend has remained exceptionally stable over the last decade, with five consecutive passes recording no defects or advisories since June 2016. This suggests a proactive approach to upkeep where minor issues are addressed before they result in a formal test failure. The mileage pattern is consistently low for a 28-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 460 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between January 2014 and May 2015, where the car covered only 1,224 miles over sixteen months. Since 2021, the usage has remained very sparse, with only 362 miles recorded in the last three years. While this low annual mileage indicates minimal mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, it increases the risk of rubber component degradation and fluid stagnation due to long periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components affected by age and storage rather than mileage. The 2016 failure at 10,368 miles highlighted issues with indicators, headlamp aim, and washer systems, which appear to be resolved. Given the vehicle's age and low use, a thorough check of the chassis for corrosion is essential, alongside an inspection of the brake lines and suspension bushes to ensure they have not perished. The 2014 failure regarding the engine temperature gauge and lack of a catalytic converter suggests past mechanical modifications that require verifying that the cooling system is currently operating correctly.