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M7 JMU

2011 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,867 mi
Last recorded41,867 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Caterham Seven (S3)9,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 JMU
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 41,867 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 40,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 38,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 35,481 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 35,476 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 33,616 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 30,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 27,806 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 24,599 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 21,923 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 21,921 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 20,495 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,260 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 15,924 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 15,914 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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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M7 JMU is a 2011 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 9,947 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 M7 JMU, 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 15 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M7 JMU registered?

M7 JMU is a 2011 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 June 2011.

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