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M965 BEG

1994 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,260 mi
Last recorded45,260 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Caterham Seven (S3)27,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM965 BEG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2026 45,260 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 45,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 45,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 45,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 44,757 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 15 Jul 2021 44,482 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 44,452 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 44,151 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 43,535 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 43,745 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 42,697 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 42,842 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 42,383 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 42,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 40,731 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,560 miles

Propshaft component defective

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,001 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 39,588 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 35,240 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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M965 BEG is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 M965 BEG, 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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What year was M965 BEG registered?

M965 BEG is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 12 September 1994.

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