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M295 RGM

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

52,028 mi
Last recorded52,028 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM295 RGM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 52,028 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 51,968 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 51,865 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 51,623 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 51,397 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 50,024 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,502 miles

both front tyres are starting to crack

Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,044 miles

all four tyres are starting to crack on the tread

n/s rear tyre has a slight cut in the sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2014 40,078 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 40,078 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 37,866 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 37,846 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,526 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 38,526 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,348 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 27,733 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,490 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 26,732 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 26,155 miles

Emissiona - visual ckheck only.

Hazard warning light switch sometimes interferes with indicators after being switched off.

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 25,464 miles

Handbrake mechanisms at rear calipers appears to be partially seized.

Hazard warning light switching off is sticky.

Incorrect chassis no. reg at DVLA 10th digit "R" was missing. †Test carried out under correct no.

Interior rear view mirror is detached.

Some play in both front wheel bearings.

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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M295 RGM is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 M295 RGM, 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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M295 RGM is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 January 1995.

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