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Y539 YEV

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

5,152 mi
Last recorded5,152 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY539 YEV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 5,152 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 5,147 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 51,060 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 50,256 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 45,731 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 42,023 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 38,684 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 36,543 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 3,575 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 3,530 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 3,431 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 3,275 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 2,962 miles

offside front steering rack gaiter starting to perish

Pass 9 Jun 2010 26,361 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 2,369 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 1,380 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 1,380 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 834 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 59 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 46 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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Y539 YEV is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y539 YEV, 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 Y539 YEV registered?

Y539 YEV is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y539 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y539 YEV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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