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GM03 HCK

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,809 mi
Last recorded21,809 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 HCK
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 21,809 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,228 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 13,508 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 13,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2007 9,993 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 7,887 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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GM03 HCK is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GM03 HCK, 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 GM03 HCK registered?

GM03 HCK is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is GM03 HCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM03 HCK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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