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GN06 LGC

2006 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,307 mi
Last recorded45,307 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Caterham Seven (S3)13,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 LGC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 45,307 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 44,166 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 44,166 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 41,647 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 41,271 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 39,813 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 34,696 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 29,594 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 21,269 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 5,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 5,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 3,153 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 3,153 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 3,045 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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GN06 LGC is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GN06 LGC, 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 LGC registered?

GN06 LGC is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 20 April 2006.

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The MOT history for GN06 LGC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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