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Y434 DTO

2001 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

12,337 mi
Last recorded12,337 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Caterham 713,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY434 DTO
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 12,337 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 12,139 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 11,770 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 11,436 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 11,157 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 11,038 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 10,888 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 10,708 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 10,517 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 10,479 miles

parking brake performance reading low

Pass 12 Jun 2015 10,210 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 10,023 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 9,953 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 9,921 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 9,815 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 9,760 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 9,480 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 9,480 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 9,286 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 9,259 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 8,843 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 8,619 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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Y434 DTO is a 2001 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y434 DTO, 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 Y434 DTO registered?

Y434 DTO is a 2001 Caterham 7, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y434 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y434 DTO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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