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M17 WOW

1994 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,779 mi
Last recorded3,779 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 1994 Caterham 717,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 WOW
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 3,779 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 3,775 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 3,735 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 3,594 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 3,400 miles

offside front brake slightly sticking

small amount of fuel found on fuel tank but no fuel system leaks found at test

Pass 15 May 2013 3,109 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 3,109 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

spare tyre perishing

exhaust tailpipe rubber securing mounting broken but exhaust secure

Pass 10 May 2012 2,753 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 2,633 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 2,633 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 1,975 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 3,216 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 168 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 47,386 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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M17 WOW is a 1994 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1994 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 17,709 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M17 WOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 32 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M17 WOW registered?

M17 WOW is a 1994 Caterham 7, first registered on 23 December 1994.

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