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GJ02 NBM

2002 Caterham Seven

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,711 mi
Last recorded14,711 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven17,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 NBM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 14,711 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2008 14,628 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 12,152 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 10,279 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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GJ02 NBM is a 2002 Caterham Seven in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 17,982 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ02 NBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 24 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GJ02 NBM registered?

GJ02 NBM is a 2002 Caterham Seven, first registered on 12 June 2002.

Is GJ02 NBM safe to buy?

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