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RY02 YMV

2002 Caterham Super 7

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

18,951 mi
Last recorded18,951 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Caterham Super 714,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 YMV
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 18,951 miles

Offside Rear axle leaking

Fail 11 Jun 2025 18,951 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear axle leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2024 18,757 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 18,291 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 17,800 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 16,445 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 16,313 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 16,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 15,790 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 15,790 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2015 15,647 miles

offside front sidelight dim

offside steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Fail 6 Jul 2015 15,647 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front sidelight dim

offside steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2014 15,515 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 15,437 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 15,127 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 13,002 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 11,590 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 10,825 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 10,820 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 9,823 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 8,733 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 6,844 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 3,659 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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RY02 YMV is a 2002 Caterham Super 7 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 14,341 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY02 YMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 24 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RY02 YMV registered?

RY02 YMV is a 2002 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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