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NK51 WCF

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,347 mi
Last recorded7,347 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 WCF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 7,347 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 7,187 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 58,785 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 5,816 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 5,809 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 3,727 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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NK51 WCF is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 16,528 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 NK51 WCF, 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 25 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 NK51 WCF registered?

NK51 WCF is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is NK51 WCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK51 WCF shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NK51 WCF have outstanding finance?

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