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F7 GJH

2009 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

32,232 mi
Last recorded32,232 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven (S3)9,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 GJH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 32,232 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 30,961 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 29,594 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 29,049 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 26,500 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 25,930 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 25,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 25,080 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 22,943 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 20,540 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 15,730 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 14,110 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 11,430 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 9,261 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 5,132 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 4,542 miles

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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F7 GJH is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 9,885 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F7 GJH, 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 17 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was F7 GJH registered?

F7 GJH is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 April 2009.

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The MOT history for F7 GJH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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