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1998 Caterham 7 7 1.8L Petrol · R775 FMV

R775 FMV

1998 Caterham 7 7 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 35,403 miles. MOT valid until 30/11/2026.

Make & Model
CATERHAM 7 7
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30/11/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
35,403 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30/11/2026
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1796cc

R775 FMV Key Findings

  • 22 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
  • 35,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring steering items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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R775 FMV Mileage History

  1. 20/03/200616,210 mi
  2. 15/03/200718,255 mi+2,045 mi
  3. 15/03/200718,255 mi
  4. 02/04/200819,507 mi+1,252 mi
  5. 07/04/200921,042 mi+1,535 mi
  6. 24/05/201022,900 mi+1,858 mi
  7. 16/05/201124,718 mi+1,818 mi
  8. 16/05/201124,718 mi
  9. 11/05/201226,294 mi+1,576 mi
  10. 22/05/201327,874 mi+1,580 mi
  11. 12/05/201429,166 mi+1,292 mi
  12. 14/05/201530,618 mi+1,452 mi
  13. 24/05/201631,695 mi+1,077 mi
  14. 17/05/201732,717 mi+1,022 mi
  15. 15/05/201833,642 mi+925 mi
  16. 23/05/201934,307 mi+665 mi
  17. 01/12/202034,698 mi+391 mi
  18. 26/11/202134,783 mi+85 mi
  19. 23/11/202235,012 mi+229 mi
  20. 21/11/202335,253 mi+241 mi
  21. 19/11/202435,360 mi+107 mi
  22. 18/11/202535,403 mi+43 mi

Average of roughly 976 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

R775 FMV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 10:22
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Caterham 7 7 (R775 FMV) between March 2006 and November 2025.

The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY