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PE55 YHS

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,485 mi
Last recorded35,485 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 YHS
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2025 35,485 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 34,728 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 34,394 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 33,638 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 33,315 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 32,616 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 31,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 30,915 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 29,113 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 28,614 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 26,571 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 23,305 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 17,014 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 15,667 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 13,054 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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PE55 YHS is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 14,663 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 PE55 YHS, 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 21 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PE55 YHS registered?

PE55 YHS is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is PE55 YHS safe to buy?

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