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GK51 OAA

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,355 mi
Last recorded30,355 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 OAA
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 30,355 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 30,113 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 29,895 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 29,599 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 28,863 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 28,084 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 27,041 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 25,701 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 25,234 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 25,002 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 24,294 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 22,644 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 21,083 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,124 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 17,648 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 16,779 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 15,564 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 13,662 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 12,616 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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GK51 OAA is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OAA, 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 OAA registered?

GK51 OAA is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is GK51 OAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK51 OAA shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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