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M55 BJG

1994 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,738 mi
Last recorded20,738 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Caterham Seven (S3)27,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 BJG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 20,738 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 20,702 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 20,660 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 20,480 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 20,475 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2016 20,441 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 20,440 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 20,178 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 20,170 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 19,821 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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M55 BJG is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M55 BJG, 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 M55 BJG registered?

M55 BJG is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 1994.

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