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GN06 VTO

2006 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

13,472 mi
Last recorded13,472 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Caterham Seven (S3)13,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 VTO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 13,472 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 12,965 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 11,690 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 10,014 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 9,963 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 9,440 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 9,073 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 8,049 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 8,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 7,553 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 6,107 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 4,874 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 4,037 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 1,790 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 1,657 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 1,631 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 1,588 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 1,473 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 VTO is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VTO, 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 VTO registered?

GN06 VTO is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is GN06 VTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN06 VTO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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