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Y177 DHN

2001 Caterham Seven

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,345 mi
Last recorded32,345 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven17,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY177 DHN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 32,345 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 32,345 miles

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

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 11 Aug 2023 30,204 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 30,204 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s + o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s + o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 29,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 27,779 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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Y177 DHN is a 2001 Caterham Seven in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 17,134 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y177 DHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was Y177 DHN registered?

Y177 DHN is a 2001 Caterham Seven, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y177 DHN safe to buy?

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