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M20 HPC

1994 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

12,403 mi
Last recorded12,403 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Caterham 717,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 HPC
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 12,403 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 11,395 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 11,042 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 10,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 10,217 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 8,401 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 7,578 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 7,313 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 7,040 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 6,761 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 5,970 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fuel tank rubber seal deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 2 Jan 2014 5,970 miles

fuel tank rubber seal deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2012 5,887 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 5,887 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 5,518 miles

all four tyres have some surface cracking o/s/f worst

bottom water hose has surface cracking

fuel tank may have very slight leak

Pass 29 May 2009 5,335 miles

surface cracking on bottom water hose

fuel tank stained (possible leak)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 4,717 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 4,167 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 4,135 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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M20 HPC is a 1994 Caterham 7 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M20 HPC, 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 M20 HPC registered?

M20 HPC is a 1994 Caterham 7, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M20 HPC safe to buy?

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