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Y2 TAG

2001 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,752 mi
Last recorded9,752 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Caterham Super 714,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 TAG
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 9,752 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 8,978 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 8,703 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 8,410 miles

Exhaust mounting defective cotton reel mount supporting silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres upon tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2021 8,139 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 7,719 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 7,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 7,477 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 6,650 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 6,489 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 6,282 miles

Both front coilover locking collars loose

Slight play in upper most steering column joint

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 May 2013 6,282 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front coilover locking collars loose

Slight play in upper most steering column joint

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 5,690 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 5,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,349 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 54,349 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 50,167 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 49,792 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 49,792 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 4,713 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 4,713 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 3,941 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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Y2 TAG is a 2001 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 14,212 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 Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y2 TAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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Y2 TAG is a 2001 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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