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GJ02 NBL

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,147 mi
Last recorded8,147 miles
Recorded on19 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 NBL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2009 8,147 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

nsr tyre has cut in but not exposing the cords

Pass 27 Aug 2008 6,984 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 6,984 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 4,184 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 3,651 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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GJ02 NBL is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NBL, 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 NBL registered?

GJ02 NBL is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 12 June 2002.

Is GJ02 NBL safe to buy?

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