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Y841 UKL

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

24,973 mi
Last recorded24,973 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY841 UKL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 24,973 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 24,940 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 24,939 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 24,936 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 24,677 miles

Nearside Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 24,291 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 24,015 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 23,741 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 23,279 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 22,683 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 21,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 21,384 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 21,384 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,659 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,913 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,322 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 17,478 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 15,987 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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Y841 UKL is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 Y841 UKL, 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 Y841 UKL registered?

Y841 UKL is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 2 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y841 UKL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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