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S500 JPF

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

25,566 mi
Last recorded25,566 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 JPF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 25,566 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 25,550 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 25,396 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 25,063 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 24,666 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 24,323 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 23,880 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 23,390 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 21,541 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 21,168 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 18,508 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 17,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 16,988 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 15,288 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2010 15,061 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2009 13,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 11,158 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on inside rear disc offside

Pass 2 Mar 2007 9,546 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 9,416 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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S500 JPF is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S500 JPF, 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.

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What year was S500 JPF registered?

S500 JPF is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 August 2001.

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