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M115 FFG

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,376 mi
Last recorded37,376 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM115 FFG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 37,376 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 36,573 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated clip missing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Hand break just met the requirement

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 36,406 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Accelerator (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated clip missing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 35,941 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil sump is damaged slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2020 35,546 miles

Both rear road wheel inner rims slightly marked

Offside Rear Tyre tread has been repaired

Pass 16 Apr 2019 34,747 miles

Both rear road wheels slightly marked

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall marked

Fail 29 Mar 2019 34,747 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear wheel inner rims slightly marked

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall slightly marked from possibly fouling bracket

Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,084 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 33,130 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 31,898 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 30,425 miles

near side and off side front tyres inner tread wear

Pass 15 Sep 2012 28,022 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 25,867 miles

Both front dip beam aims on minimum

Nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside front upper ball joint dust cover split

Slight play both front wheel bearings

Sump pan damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2010 24,642 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 24,642 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 22,690 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 199,829 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 17,717 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 17,277 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?

Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 476
Steering rack gaiter split 309
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 185
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M115 FFG is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,286 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M115 FFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven (S3) typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 31 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M115 FFG registered?

M115 FFG is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 15 May 1995.

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