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M270 VBR

1994 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

2,470 mi
Last recorded2,470 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 1994 Caterham Seven (S3)27,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM270 VBR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 2,470 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 2,347 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 2,282 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 1,961 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 1,111 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 1,057 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 311 miles

chassis showing surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2018 28,118 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 28,115 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 28,042 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 27,968 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 27,968 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 27,825 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 27,825 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 27,601 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 26,867 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 24,839 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 24,022 miles

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

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Dec 2009 22,312 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 20,043 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 18,512 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 18,264 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 15,339 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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M270 VBR is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 M270 VBR, 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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What year was M270 VBR registered?

M270 VBR is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M270 VBR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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