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GJ52 ORA

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,114 mi
Last recorded16,114 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 ORA
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2010 16,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 16,114 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 16,035 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 14,502 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 13,616 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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GJ52 ORA is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,083 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 GJ52 ORA, 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 23 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GJ52 ORA registered?

GJ52 ORA is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is GJ52 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ52 ORA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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