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Y745 NOY

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Purple Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

21,981 mi
Last recorded21,981 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY745 NOY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 21,981 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 21,775 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 21,584 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 21,188 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 20,541 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 20,217 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 19,900 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 16,114 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 16,091 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,841 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 15,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 15,030 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 13 Aug 2008 14,295 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 13,035 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 11,057 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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Y745 NOY is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Purple with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y745 NOY, 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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How do I check the history of Y745 NOY?

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What year was Y745 NOY registered?

Y745 NOY is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 15 August 2001.

Is Y745 NOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y745 NOY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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