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R500 YUM

2009 Caterham 7

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,059 mi
Last recorded11,059 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2009 Caterham 79,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 YUM
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2016 11,059 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 9,043 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R500 YUM is a 2009 Caterham 7 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 9,455 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 R500 YUM, 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 17 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R500 YUM registered?

R500 YUM is a 2009 Caterham 7, first registered on 17 January 2009.

Is R500 YUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 YUM shows 2 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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