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M7 JVL

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,077 mi
Last recorded60,077 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 JVL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 60,077 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 60,077 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 61,756 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 61,756 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 46,990 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 39,415 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 37,015 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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M7 JVL is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M7 JVL, 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 M7 JVL registered?

M7 JVL is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M7 JVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M7 JVL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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