1998 Caterham Super Seven Seven (S3) 1.8L Petrol · S8 VFN
1998 Caterham Super Seven Seven (S3) (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1999. Recorded mileage 26,690 miles. MOT valid until 20/05/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SUPER SEVEN SEVEN (S3)
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1796cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
S8 VFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 26,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S8 VFN Mileage History
- 19/05/202322,987 mi
- 20/05/202322,987 mi
- 31/05/202424,913 mi+1,926 mi
- 26/06/202525,528 mi+615 mi
- 22/05/202626,690 mi+1,162 mi
Average of roughly 1,231 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S8 VFN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Caterham Super Seven Seven (S3) (S8 VFN) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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