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YG51 RGR

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

25,033 mi
Last recorded25,033 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 RGR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 25,033 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 23,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 23,673 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 23,669 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 23,665 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 23,660 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 23,659 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner steering rack joint slight wear

handbrake reading low

Pass 3 May 2018 23,654 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge and perishing

hand brake only just 16%

one number light bulb not working

Pass 19 May 2016 23,644 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 24 Apr 2015 23,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 19,678 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 16,801 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 14,189 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 10,279 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 7,530 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 4,776 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 4,466 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 4,457 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YG51 RGR is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 18,373 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 YG51 RGR, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YG51 RGR is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 January 2002.

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