1998 Caterham Seven (S3) 1.6L Petrol · R612 CUR

The most recent MOT test on 15 March 2023 shows a pass, but the maintenance trend indicates an ongoing issue with braking components. The tester flagged an advisory for the offside front service brake binding, though not excessively. This follows a 2022 inspection where the vehicle's structural integrity and suspension components were under scrutiny. The vehicle has covered 14,747 miles over its 28-year lifespan. This equates to an average of approximately 527 miles per year, which is exceptionally low for a vehicle of this age. The records do not provide specific mileage increments between the 2022 and 2023 tests, making it difficult to determine the exact rate of recent use, but the low total mileage suggests the car spends significant time stationary. The March 2022 test recorded multiple advisories regarding corrosion. The nearside and offside front suspension arms were noted as corroded but not seriously weakened. More significantly, the tester identified corrosion on the nearside rear, offside rear, and nearside front vehicle structure, noting that while structural rigidity was not significantly reduced, the metal was showing signs of decay. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and mounting points to assess the extent of the structural corrosion noted in 2022. Given the advisory for a binding offside front brake in 2023, the braking system, specifically the calipers and sliding pins, requires close examination. The low annual mileage increases the risk of seized components or degraded seals due to infrequent use. buying_score: 55 risk_level: Medium.