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Y454 GAB

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,312 mi
Last recorded11,312 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY454 GAB
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 11,312 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Poor beam pattern on headlamps

Pass 15 Oct 2024 9,770 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 8,395 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 8,253 miles

Nearside front tyre going out of shape

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 8,190 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2014 8,186 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 7,993 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 7,428 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 7,008 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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Y454 GAB is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y454 GAB, 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 Y454 GAB registered?

Y454 GAB is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y454 GAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y454 GAB shows 9 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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