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GN04 HLZ

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,356 mi
Last recorded23,356 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 HLZ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 23,356 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 23,246 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 22,176 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 21,590 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 20,849 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 19,597 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 17,776 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 17,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 15,530 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 13,323 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 11,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GN04 HLZ is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 15,022 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 GN04 HLZ, 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 22 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN04 HLZ registered?

GN04 HLZ is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is GN04 HLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN04 HLZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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