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GN06 EWS

2006 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

31,892 mi
Last recorded31,892 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Caterham Seven (S3)13,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 EWS
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 31,892 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 31,502 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 31,262 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 30,217 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 28,532 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 26,701 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 25,512 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 25,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 23,470 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 22,528 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 20,670 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 18,868 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 16,933 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 14,007 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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GN06 EWS is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 13,584 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 GN06 EWS, 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 20 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN06 EWS registered?

GN06 EWS is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is GN06 EWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN06 EWS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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