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M241 HAD

1994 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,723 mi
Last recorded28,723 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1994 Caterham Seven (S3)27,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM241 HAD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 28,723 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 28,550 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 28,190 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 27,698 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 27,058 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 26,848 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 26,310 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 25,874 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all springs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 25,502 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 25,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 24,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight bind on O/S/F brake

Pass 25 Aug 2010 24,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight bind on O/S/F brake

Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight binding of O/S/F brake

Pass 21 Jul 2008 23,157 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 22,614 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 21,744 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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M241 HAD is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 27,444 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M241 HAD, 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 32 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M241 HAD is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 2 December 1994.

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