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M232 UBL

1995 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

18,123 mi
Last recorded18,123 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1995 Caterham 717,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM232 UBL
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 18,123 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 17,008 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 16,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 15,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 13,806 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 12,197 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 12,197 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 12,135 miles

Passenger door mirror damaged.

Rear exhaust mounting split.

Steering rack and pinion worn ***advise attention***

Fail 2 Sep 2013 12,132 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

O/s windscreen wiper incorrect size.

Passenger door mirror damaged.

Rear exhaust mounting split.

Steering rack and pinion worn ***advise attention***

Pass 4 Jul 2011 11,871 miles

n/s/r anti roll bar D"D bush/bearing has fair amount of movement (Advice attention)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 11,868 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/r anti roll bar D"D bush/bearing has fair amount of movement (Advice attention)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 11,176 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 11,088 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 10,866 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 10,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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M232 UBL is a 1995 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1995 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 17,747 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M232 UBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 31 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M232 UBL is a 1995 Caterham 7, first registered on 20 January 1995.

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