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Y442 RRA

2001 Caterham Super 7

Yellow Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

35,366 mi
Last recorded35,366 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Caterham Super 714,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY442 RRA
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 35,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 35,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 34,315 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 33,590 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 32,551 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 31,556 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 30,429 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 29,522 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 28,322 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 26,917 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 22,836 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 22,121 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 13,187 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 4,920 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 4,066 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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Y442 RRA is a 2001 Caterham Super 7 in Yellow with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 14,212 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y442 RRA, 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 25 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y442 RRA registered?

Y442 RRA is a 2001 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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