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Y718 UKJ

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

44,856 mi
Last recorded44,856 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 UKJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 44,856 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 44,438 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 43,097 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 42,419 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 40,631 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 38,652 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 38,466 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 37,953 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 36,551 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 35,864 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake stiff

Pass 27 Jan 2015 35,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake stiff

Fail 27 Jan 2015 35,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake stiff

Pass 20 Jan 2014 33,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 31,726 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

poor image on headlights

Fail 23 Jan 2012 31,364 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 31,364 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,580 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 26,633 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 26,633 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 24,133 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 20,330 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 18,855 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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Y718 UKJ is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y718 UKJ, 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 Y718 UKJ registered?

Y718 UKJ is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 23 March 2001.

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