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Y598 CLA

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

38,793 mi
Last recorded38,793 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY598 CLA
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 38,793 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 38,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 37,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 37,584 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 35,569 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 343,117 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 31,014 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 31,014 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 30,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 30,224 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,202 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 26,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 26,595 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 26,588 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 26,543 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 26,543 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 26,406 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 26,406 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y598 CLA is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y598 CLA, 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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Y598 CLA is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 28 August 2001.

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