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M315 TAJ

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,420 mi
Last recorded8,420 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM315 TAJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 8,420 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 7,113 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 5,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 5,137 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 2,663 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 2,663 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,938 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 26,270 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,295 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 24,295 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 21,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 21,486 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 18,725 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 18,725 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 14 Apr 2006 13,964 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 13,964 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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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M315 TAJ is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M315 TAJ, 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 M315 TAJ registered?

M315 TAJ is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1995.

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