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GJ02 PUH

2002 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

25,716 mi
Last recorded25,716 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven17,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 PUH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 25,716 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 25,631 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 24,124 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 24,124 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 21,216 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 16,681 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall worn

Pass 3 May 2019 16,662 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 13 Sep 2017 16,613 miles

Rear tyres wearing unevanly

Small oil leak on gearbox

Pass 28 Sep 2016 16,549 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 16,451 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 16,327 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 16,121 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 15,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 15,970 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 14,722 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 14,315 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 12,450 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 12,351 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 11,606 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 11,226 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 11,211 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 PUH is a 2002 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PUH, 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 PUH registered?

GJ02 PUH is a 2002 Caterham Seven, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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