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£16,875 (Est: £16,000 - £18,000)
1998 Caterham Seven Roadsport 1.8 VVC c.£30,000 in expenditure on file
United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 58
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1998 Caterham Seven Roadsport has only one former keeper and 25,800 miles. It features a 1.8 VVC engine, LSD, 6-speed gearbox, big brakes, and a comprehensive history file with substantial maintenance records.
Condition
7
The car is described as fastidiously maintained by both owners and has never seen a race track. Maintained by Kenrick Motors with almost £30,000 spent on it between 2005 and 2025. However, some reconditioning may still be required given the age of the car.
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Manual
Transmission:
SDKRDCARW0030522
Chassis No:
Odometer:
25,800 miles
R79 AFM
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Introduced in 1996, the Roadsport range was marketed by Caterham as ‘The 7 for All Seasons’.
Featuring a heater, full-size windscreen and full weather equipment not to mention the more accommodating ‘long cockpit’, the newcomer was powered by 1.4, 1.6 or 1.8-litre K-Series engines allied to Ford T9 five-speed or Caterham’s own six-speed manual transmission.
Weighing a mere 555kg or so, every Roadsport was a strong performer with the most potent early derivative – the 1.8-litre VVC (Variable Valve Control 150bhp/128lbft) model – reputedly being capable of 0-60mph in 5 seconds and 126mph.
Described by EVO magazine as representing ‘perhaps the best compromise between thrills and usability’, the Roadsport in its various guises remained a staple part of the Caterham 7 range for many years.
Coming from long term previous ownership in the hands of the original owner, this example has one former keeper recorded and registers some 25,800 miles.
The history file includes correspondence betw...
Points of note
£8,480
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£20,250
Median Price (Since 2020)
£47,688
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Sep 04 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
25,688 miles
Registration Date
1998-06-01
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 05 2025 with 25,688 miles
Passed
On May 22 2024 with 25,469 miles
Passed
On May 31 2023 with 25,141 miles
Passed
On May 19 2022 with 24,482 miles
Passed
On May 20 2021 with 23,664 miles
Failed
On May 20 2021 with 23,664 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Passed
On Jun 15 2020 with 22,691 miles
Passed
On May 14 2019 with 21,963 miles
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On Apr 23 2018 with 20,742 miles
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On May 09 2017 with 20,447 miles
Passed
On Apr 26 2016 with 19,707 miles
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On Apr 25 2015 with 19,146 miles
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On Apr 25 2014 with 18,473 miles
Passed
On Apr 22 2013 with 17,942 miles
Passed
On Apr 18 2012 with 17,412 miles
Passed
On May 09 2011 with 16,613 miles
Passed
On May 04 2010 with 15,564 miles
Passed
On May 06 2009 with 13,883 miles
Passed
On May 07 2008 with 12,465 miles
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On May 15 2007 with 11,357 miles
Passed
On May 15 2006 with 9,664 miles
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