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M579 TAB

1995 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

39,508 mi
Last recorded39,508 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1995 Caterham Super 721,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM579 TAB
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 39,508 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 38,184 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 35,821 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm slight play pin/bearing

Fail 22 May 2019 35,821 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

nearside front lower suspension arm slight play pin/bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2018 34,577 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 34,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 34,405 miles

offside front steering rack inner joint has wear

Pass 8 Jun 2015 33,899 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 33,236 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 32,523 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,971 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 31,544 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 31,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,627 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 30,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,745 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

f lower shock bushes wearing

r discs condition

Fail 29 Apr 2009 24,743 miles

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

f lower shock bushes wearing

parking brake efficiency just passes requires adjustment

r discs condition

Pass 13 Jun 2008 18,377 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 17,499 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 16,457 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 16,101 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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M579 TAB is a 1995 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M579 TAB, 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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M579 TAB is a 1995 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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