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Y556 HKE

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,544 mi
Last recorded13,544 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY556 HKE
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 13,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 13,544 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no emissions data available

Pass 18 Oct 2011 13,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 13,122 miles

both front tyres worn off on inner edge, advise replacement

Fail 21 Oct 2010 13,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn off on inner edge, advise replacement

Pass 2 Nov 2009 12,250 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing off on inner edges

Fail 2 Nov 2009 12,250 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing off on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2008 11,299 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 10,003 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 8,337 miles

Coolant leak

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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Y556 HKE is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y556 HKE, 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 Y556 HKE registered?

Y556 HKE is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y556 HKE safe to buy?

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