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GN06 VCG

2006 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,934 mi
Last recorded42,934 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Caterham Seven (S3)13,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 VCG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 42,934 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 42,448 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 42,243 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 42,238 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 42,112 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 42,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 41,863 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 41,613 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 41,215 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 40,585 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 37,522 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 35,192 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 34,903 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 32,562 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 32,562 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 30,394 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 27,516 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 24,845 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 21,489 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 15,500 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 8,151 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 VCG is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN06 VCG registered?

GN06 VCG is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 July 2006.

Is GN06 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN06 VCG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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