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Y494 HBD

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,286 mi
Last recorded7,286 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 HBD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 7,286 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 7,282 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 5,157 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 3,114 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 3,114 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement rubbing on drivshaft (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 18 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 1,208 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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Y494 HBD is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y494 HBD, 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 Y494 HBD registered?

Y494 HBD is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 9 March 2001.

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