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GJ02 EXO

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,550 mi
Last recorded15,550 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 EXO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 15,550 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 15,550 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 13,694 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 11,830 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 8,411 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 8,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GJ02 EXO is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 18,373 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 GJ02 EXO, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GJ02 EXO registered?

GJ02 EXO is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 24 April 2002.

Is GJ02 EXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ02 EXO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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