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K8 YRM

2006 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,625 mi
Last recorded21,625 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Caterham Seven (S3)13,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 YRM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2025 21,625 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 21,442 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 21,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 20,643 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 20,528 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 19,957 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 18,983 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 17,913 miles

Nearside Front top joint boot splitting

Offside Front top joint boot splitting

Pass 23 Apr 2016 17,597 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 16,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 15,790 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 14,663 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 9,804 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 7,154 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 5,581 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 4,496 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?

Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 476
Steering rack gaiter split 309
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 185
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K8 YRM is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 13,584 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K8 YRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven (S3) typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 20 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K8 YRM registered?

K8 YRM is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 9 February 2006.

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