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Y121 KAR

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,081 mi
Last recorded38,081 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY121 KAR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,081 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 37,444 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 37,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 36,008 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,356 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,614 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 31,358 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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Y121 KAR is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y121 KAR, 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 Y121 KAR registered?

Y121 KAR is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 22 August 2001.

Is Y121 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y121 KAR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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