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Y158 UGK

2001 Caterham 7

Yellow Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,807 mi
Last recorded27,807 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Caterham 713,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 UGK
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 27,807 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 26,572 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 26,567 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 22,189 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 21,822 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 21,604 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 21,168 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 20,689 miles

OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFF...

Pass 6 Jun 2016 19,684 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 16,729 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 16,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 14,885 miles

rear brake discs corroding....

Pass 6 May 2006 12,320 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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Y158 UGK is a 2001 Caterham 7 in Yellow with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 13,565 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y158 UGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 25 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y158 UGK registered?

Y158 UGK is a 2001 Caterham 7, first registered on 4 April 2001.

Is Y158 UGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y158 UGK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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