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Y83 JBH

2001 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

773 mi
Last recorded773 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven17,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY83 JBH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2008 773 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some perishing to all tyre valves.

Fail 12 May 2008 3,773 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some perishing to all tyre valves.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 4,806 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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Y83 JBH is a 2001 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 17,134 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 Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y83 JBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was Y83 JBH registered?

Y83 JBH is a 2001 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y83 JBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y83 JBH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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