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YG51 TEH

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,398 mi
Last recorded28,398 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 TEH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 28,398 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 27,634 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 27,587 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 26,743 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 26,233 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 25,894 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 25,709 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 25,310 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 25,020 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 25,020 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 24,693 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 24,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 24,119 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 23,546 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 22,152 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 21,593 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,593 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,301 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 19,133 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 15,865 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,557 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 7,638 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 7,638 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 3,701 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 3,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

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 TEH is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG51 TEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG51 TEH registered?

YG51 TEH is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is YG51 TEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG51 TEH shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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