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Y483 BBC

2001 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,603 mi
Last recorded35,603 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Caterham 713,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY483 BBC
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 35,603 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2025 35,427 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2024 35,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 34,966 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 34,685 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 34,615 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x 2 chips in screen not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 34,615 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x 2 chips in screen not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 34,199 miles

Nearside Front light output faint but see beam image

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

radiator signs coolant leak on bottom of core

Pass 1 May 2018 33,878 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 33,575 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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Y483 BBC is a 2001 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y483 BBC, 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 Y483 BBC registered?

Y483 BBC is a 2001 Caterham 7, first registered on 18 August 2001.

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