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M664 HPJ

1994 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

52,946 mi
Last recorded52,946 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 1994 Caterham Seven (S3)27,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM664 HPJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 52,946 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 51,126 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 47,928 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 47,926 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 44,563 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 44,560 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 41,909 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 37,276 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 37,270 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 37,216 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 37,216 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 36,968 miles

Nearside front brake slightly binding.

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 36,968 miles

Nearside front brake slightly binding.

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 36,814 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 36,798 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,628 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 36,451 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 36,451 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 35,728 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Jun 2009 35,725 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jun 2008 33,754 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 33,745 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

horn control not marked

slight play in steering coupling

Pass 27 Jun 2007 31,098 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 31,096 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2006 28,249 miles

Inner Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 28,249 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 27,846 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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M664 HPJ is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 M664 HPJ, 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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M664 HPJ is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 August 1994.

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