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R400 YUM

2012 Caterham Seven (S3)

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,547 mi
Last recorded9,547 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Caterham Seven (S3)9,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 YUM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 9,547 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 9,494 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 8,440 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 8,335 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 7,932 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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R400 YUM is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 9,583 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 R400 YUM, 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 14 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R400 YUM registered?

R400 YUM is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is R400 YUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 YUM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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