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Y83 OUD

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,105 mi
Last recorded41,105 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY83 OUD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 41,105 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 40,908 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 40,905 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 40,679 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 40,673 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 40,310 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 39,308 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 38,623 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 38,089 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 37,508 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 36,555 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 35,539 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 35,533 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 35,059 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2012 35,059 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 32,689 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 30,678 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 27,271 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 9 Jun 2009 25,323 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 22,782 miles

The chassis and fuel tank suppert rails are damaged.

The dip and main beam switch is difficult to operate, but does work.

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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Y83 OUD is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y83 OUD, 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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Y83 OUD is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 2 April 2001.

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