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Y946 YJU

2001 Caterham 7

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,672 mi
Last recorded50,672 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Caterham 713,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY946 YJU
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2024 50,672 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 50,101 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 49,602 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,554 miles

all tyres over half worn

Pass 12 Oct 2017 49,324 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,197 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 49,094 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 48,818 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,629 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,388 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,120 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 47,398 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,548 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 45,798 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 452,675 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 44,152 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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Y946 YJU is a 2001 Caterham 7 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y946 YJU, 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 Y946 YJU registered?

Y946 YJU is a 2001 Caterham 7, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y946 YJU safe to buy?

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