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L7 YUP

2000 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,443 mi
Last recorded27,443 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven15,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 YUP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 27,443 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 27,186 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 26,347 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 25,655 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 24,299 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 23,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 19,153 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 17,442 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 17,026 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 16,846 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 16,055 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 15,533 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 15,059 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 14,652 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 13,741 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 12,716 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 11,753 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 11,039 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 10,019 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 9,438 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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L7 YUP is a 2000 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 15,490 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L7 YUP, 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 26 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L7 YUP registered?

L7 YUP is a 2000 Caterham Seven, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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