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M580 MPM

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

56,936 mi
Last recorded56,936 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM580 MPM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 56,936 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 56,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 55,360 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 52,333 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 52,322 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 50,357 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 50,348 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2022 47,885 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 47,882 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 47,457 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 47,009 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 47,000 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 45,966 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 45,966 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,730 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 40,981 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 40,023 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 37,142 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 34,994 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 34,591 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,693 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 32,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 31,968 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,918 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 27,693 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,656 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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M580 MPM is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 M580 MPM, 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 M580 MPM registered?

M580 MPM is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 5 June 1995.

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