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GN06 LKE

2006 Caterham Super 7

Orange Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,575 mi
Last recorded47,575 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Caterham Super 713,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 LKE
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 47,575 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 47,558 miles

Emissions unable to be completed overheating (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 46,627 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 45,915 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 45,600 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 44,480 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 44,154 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 43,975 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 43,264 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 42,674 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 41,732 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 40,818 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 39,685 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2014 39,679 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 39,528 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 36,226 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both steering rack boots perished

Fail 13 May 2011 36,226 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Upper Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both steering rack boots perished

Pass 8 May 2010 31,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear trackrod inner rose joints have slight play

both steering rack boots starting to perish

Pass 29 May 2009 28,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2009 27,941 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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GN06 LKE is a 2006 Caterham Super 7 in Orange with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 13,647 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 Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN06 LKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 20 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN06 LKE registered?

GN06 LKE is a 2006 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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