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Y31 TAG

2001 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

18,263 mi
Last recorded18,263 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Caterham 713,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY31 TAG
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 18,263 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 17,964 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 17,783 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 17,466 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 17,295 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 16,869 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 15,896 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 15,377 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 14,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 14,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 14,228 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 14,224 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2015 12,682 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 11,875 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 10,734 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 10,161 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 9,821 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 9,167 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 8,650 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 7,965 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 6,918 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 5,087 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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Y31 TAG is a 2001 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y31 TAG, 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 Y31 TAG registered?

Y31 TAG is a 2001 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y31 TAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y31 TAG shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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