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Y956 DRC

2001 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,303 mi
Last recorded16,303 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Caterham 713,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 DRC
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2022 16,303 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 15,875 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 15,410 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,886 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 148,732 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside inner trackrod to steering joint has a slight play

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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Y956 DRC is a 2001 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 Y956 DRC, 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 Y956 DRC registered?

Y956 DRC is a 2001 Caterham 7, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y956 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y956 DRC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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