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Y927 KKE

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,835 mi
Last recorded10,835 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY927 KKE
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 10,835 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 10,820 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 10,604 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 10,369 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 10,182 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 9,971 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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Y927 KKE is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y927 KKE, 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 Y927 KKE registered?

Y927 KKE is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 30 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y927 KKE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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