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M340 MPM

1995 Caterham Super 7

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,923 mi
Last recorded63,923 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Caterham Super 721,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM340 MPM
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 63,923 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 62,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 61,752 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 61,752 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 61,745 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Emissions tester aborted test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 May 2022 61,173 miles

Park brake only just met requirements

Pass 26 Apr 2021 60,298 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 60,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 60,286 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2019 59,816 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 59,188 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 58,173 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 57,816 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 56,382 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 56,210 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 May 2010 55,314 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 53,399 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

heahlight patterns deteriorating

Pass 10 Jul 2008 53,399 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

heahlight patterns deteriorating

Pass 22 Sep 2006 51,870 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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M340 MPM is a 1995 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 21,290 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 Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M340 MPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 31 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M340 MPM is a 1995 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 2 June 1995.

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