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M7 JKC

1995 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,910 mi
Last recorded23,910 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven22,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 JKC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 23,910 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 23,538 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 23,172 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 23,170 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 22,718 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake travel needs adjustment close to limit

Pass 15 Sep 2020 22,550 miles

Both rear tyres heavily split cracked and perished 195-50-15 Michelin

Slight play in both front lower ball joints

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Sep 2019 22,415 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 21,913 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 21,388 miles

all tyre treads split

Pass 19 Sep 2016 20,168 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 18,692 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 17,315 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 17,315 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 16,952 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 16,927 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 16,873 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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M7 JKC is a 1995 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1995 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 22,546 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M7 JKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 31 years old, this Caterham Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M7 JKC registered?

M7 JKC is a 1995 Caterham Seven, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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