1998 Caterham Super 7 1.8L Petrol · R416 FGX
1998 Caterham Super 7 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 17,355 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SUPER 7
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,355 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R416 FGX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 17,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R416 FGX Mileage History
- 09/05/200611,078 mi
- 25/04/200711,530 mi+452 mi
- 12/05/200812,096 mi+566 mi
- 08/05/200912,898 mi+802 mi
- 04/05/201013,372 mi+474 mi
- 27/05/201113,825 mi+453 mi
- 23/05/201214,589 mi+764 mi
- 23/05/201315,002 mi+413 mi
- 16/05/201415,552 mi+550 mi
- 15/05/201516,013 mi+461 mi
- 12/05/201616,315 mi+302 mi
- 10/05/201716,442 mi+127 mi
- 15/05/201816,696 mi+254 mi
- 16/05/201916,852 mi+156 mi
- 11/09/202017,131 mi+279 mi
- 08/09/202117,197 mi+66 mi
- 04/10/202317,238 mi+41 mi
- 04/10/202417,279 mi+41 mi
- 22/09/202517,355 mi+76 mi
Average of roughly 324 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
R416 FGX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Caterham Super 7 (R416 FGX) between May 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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