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Y217 UKP

2001 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

16,208 mi
Last recorded16,208 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Caterham 713,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 UKP
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 16,208 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 15,974 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 15,445 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 15,227 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 15,117 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 15,117 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 15,095 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 14,923 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 14,772 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 14,772 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 14,675 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 14,313 miles

Nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint gaiter split

Offside front upper supension arm ball joint gaiter split

Fail 8 May 2009 14,513 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint gaiter split

Offside front upper supension arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 23 Apr 2008 14,507 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 14,504 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2007 14,183 miles

Both front top ball joint gaiters split

Only visual smoke test required

Pass 9 May 2006 13,987 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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Y217 UKP is a 2001 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y217 UKP, 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.

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What year was Y217 UKP registered?

Y217 UKP is a 2001 Caterham 7, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y217 UKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y217 UKP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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