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GD02 TNE

2002 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

43,128 mi
Last recorded43,128 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham 716,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 TNE
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 43,128 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 42,569 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 42,429 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 42,429 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 42,339 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 41,468 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 40,083 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 39,526 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 38,614 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 37,774 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 37,774 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 36,418 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 34,792 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 32,698 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 32,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 30,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,246 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 26,941 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 25,813 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 22,917 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,017 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 18,419 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 18,212 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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GD02 TNE is a 2002 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 16,100 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 GD02 TNE, 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 24 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GD02 TNE registered?

GD02 TNE is a 2002 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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