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M595 MFU

1994 Caterham 7

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,797 mi
Last recorded48,797 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Caterham 717,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM595 MFU
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 48,797 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 48,503 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 48,262 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 47,894 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 47,807 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 47,148 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 46,682 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 46,346 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 45,478 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 44,992 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 44,602 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 43,743 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 42,460 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 41,480 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 34,835 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 32,793 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,270 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 29,615 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 27,784 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 27,650 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 24,399 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 24,155 miles

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

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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M595 MFU is a 1994 Caterham 7 in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M595 MFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M595 MFU registered?

M595 MFU is a 1994 Caterham 7, first registered on 3 October 1994.

Is M595 MFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M595 MFU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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