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T523 YNU

1999 Caterham 7

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,952 mi
Last recorded7,952 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Caterham 722,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT523 YNU
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2025 7,952 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 7,644 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2006 7,089 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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T523 YNU is a 1999 Caterham 7 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 22,539 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 T523 YNU, 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 27 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 T523 YNU registered?

T523 YNU is a 1999 Caterham 7, first registered on 7 May 1999.

Is T523 YNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T523 YNU shows 3 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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