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Y7 CNH

2012 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,032 mi
Last recorded5,032 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Caterham Seven (S3)9,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 CNH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2025 5,032 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 5,003 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 4,973 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 4,908 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 4,826 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 4,711 miles

both steering rack boots perished at ends slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2019 4,667 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 4,294 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 3,926 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 3,126 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 545 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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Y7 CNH is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 9,583 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 Y7 CNH, 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 14 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 Y7 CNH registered?

Y7 CNH is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is Y7 CNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y7 CNH shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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