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Y601 WDM

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,125 mi
Last recorded34,125 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY601 WDM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 34,125 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 34,124 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 31,452 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 31,452 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 30,361 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 30,111 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 30,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Smell of fuel but unable to see a leak

Pass 13 Nov 2020 28,349 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Reverse light inop.

Fail 22 Oct 2020 28,347 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Not secured in place. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nose cone loose but unlikely to fall off.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working.

Pass 10 Jun 2019 27,473 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 27,473 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 19 Apr 2018 25,555 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 25,553 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering column

Pass 29 Jun 2017 24,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 22,182 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 22,098 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 20,969 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2013 20,969 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2012 20,212 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 18,151 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 15,688 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 13,226 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 13,226 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 7,999 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 5,040 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 4,867 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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Y601 WDM is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y601 WDM, 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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Y601 WDM is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 21 May 2001.

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