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A17 GFR

2010 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,583 mi
Last recorded13,583 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Caterham Seven (S3)8,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 GFR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2010
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 13,583 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 13,176 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 12,624 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 11,837 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 11,200 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 9,683 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 8,876 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 8,283 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 5,623 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 3,855 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 3,835 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 2,731 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 2,173 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)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 2,173 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?

Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 476
Steering rack gaiter split 309
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 185
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A17 GFR is a 2010 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2010 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 8,955 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 Seven (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 GFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven (S3) typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 16 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A17 GFR registered?

A17 GFR is a 2010 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 24 June 2010.

Is A17 GFR safe to buy?

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