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GK51 EVR

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

11,512 mi
Last recorded11,512 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 EVR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 11,512 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 11,433 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 10,785 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 9,023 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 6,530 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 6,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 6,492 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 6,237 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 6,237 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 6,253 miles

Front bumper insecure

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2008 2,352 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

VEHICLE EMMISIONS TESTED AS 1994 ENGINE

front n/plate damaged _ rear brake slightly out of balance

Pass 11 Jul 2006 2,113 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 2,083 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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GK51 EVR is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 16,528 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 GK51 EVR, 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 25 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GK51 EVR registered?

GK51 EVR is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 27 September 2001.

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