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UDU 474

1989 Caterham 7

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,482 mi
Last recorded75,482 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Caterham 720,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDU 474
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 75,482 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 75,481 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 74,762 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 74,210 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 73,655 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 72,892 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 72,141 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 70,512 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 70,512 miles

Offside Position lamp not working front & rear (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 69,845 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 69,831 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 68,716 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 68,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 67,731 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 67,293 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 65,469 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 64,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2013 64,565 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2012 63,686 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 62,943 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,386 miles

rear brake pads getting low

slight slack in rack

Pass 1 Apr 2009 58,754 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 57,286 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear exhaust mount perished

Pass 19 Apr 2007 55,361 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 53,217 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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UDU 474 is a 1989 Caterham 7 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 20,879 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UDU 474, 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 37 years old, this Caterham 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UDU 474 registered?

UDU 474 is a 1989 Caterham 7, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is UDU 474 safe to buy?

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