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M837 XUD

1995 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,773 mi
Last recorded43,773 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Caterham Seven (S3)28,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM837 XUD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 43,773 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 43,723 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 43,632 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 43,613 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 43,356 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 43,305 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,235 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 41,358 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 37,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 37,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 36,463 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 35,420 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 33,926 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 33,066 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 32,912 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,240 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 31,951 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,793 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 171,800 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,457 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 29,457 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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M837 XUD is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M837 XUD, 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 M837 XUD registered?

M837 XUD is a 1995 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 June 1995.

Is M837 XUD safe to buy?

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