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GK51 MHN

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1691cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,221 mi
Last recorded41,221 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 MHN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,691cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 41,221 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 38,818 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 37,314 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 36,023 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 33,558 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 33,442 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 33,400 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 30,920 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 26,502 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 25,467 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 23,754 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 21,340 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 19,463 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 15,654 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 13,006 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 13,006 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2011 8,198 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 81,982 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 MHN is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,691cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MHN, 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 MHN registered?

GK51 MHN is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 14 November 2001.

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