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M7 JPE

1994 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

11,553 mi
Last recorded11,553 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Caterham 717,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 JPE
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 11,553 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 11,487 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 11,431 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 11,049 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 10,738 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 10,736 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 10,598 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 10,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 10,517 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 10,517 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 10,150 miles

smell of fuel under tank?

Fail 8 Jul 2016 10,150 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

smell of fuel under tank?

Pass 11 Mar 2015 9,726 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 9,726 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M7 JPE is a 1994 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M7 JPE, 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

How do I check the history of M7 JPE?

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What year was M7 JPE registered?

M7 JPE is a 1994 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M7 JPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M7 JPE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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