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V11 YEL

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,999 mi
Last recorded25,999 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 YEL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 25,999 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 24,425 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 21,614 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 2,469 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2016 2,152 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 1,697 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 1,697 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 1,586 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 1,352 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 788 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,518 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,795 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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V11 YEL is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 16,995 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 V11 YEL, 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 26 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V11 YEL registered?

V11 YEL is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is V11 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V11 YEL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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