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Y706 ONY

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,311 mi
Last recorded11,311 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY706 ONY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 11,311 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 11,236 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 11,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 10,694 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 10,694 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 10,556 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 8,770 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 7,600 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 5,787 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 5,468 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 5,468 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 4,478 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 4,303 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 4,177 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 4,101 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 4,100 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2015 40,629 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 40,629 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2014 3,943 miles

both front brake hoses catching/chafing on mud gaurd arms

o/s handbrake cable chafing on driveshaft

Fail 28 May 2014 3,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front brake hoses catching/chafing on mud gaurd arms

o/s handbrake cable chafing on driveshaft

Pass 22 May 2013 3,861 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 3,580 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 3,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 3,328 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 3,235 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 3,235 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 3,050 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 3,050 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 2,914 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 2,701 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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Y706 ONY is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 Y706 ONY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y706 ONY registered?

Y706 ONY is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y706 ONY safe to buy?

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