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YIW 595

2001 Caterham 7

Green Other 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,896 mi
Last recorded14,896 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Caterham 713,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 595
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,585cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 14,896 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2024 14,896 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 14,878 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 14,868 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 13,907 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 12,905 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 12,103 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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YIW 595 is a 2001 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,585cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YIW 595, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YIW 595 registered?

YIW 595 is a 2001 Caterham 7, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is YIW 595 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIW 595 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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