CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y104 SRB

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

15,559 mi
Last recorded15,559 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Caterham
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY104 SRB
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 15,559 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 15,150 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 14,937 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all perished (5.2.3 (j))

rear exhaust bobbin broken / centre bobbin deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2022 14,499 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 14,099 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 13,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 13,227 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 12,414 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 11,532 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 10,621 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 10,185 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 9,556 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 8,566 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 7,897 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 7,098 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 6,577 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 6,577 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 6,236 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 5,789 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 5,622 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 5,016 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
Full Caterham Seven (S3) reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y104 SRB is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y104 SRB, 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

How do I check the history of Y104 SRB?

You can check the full history of Y104 SRB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y104 SRB registered?

Y104 SRB is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y104 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y104 SRB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y104 SRB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y104 SRB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.