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GN06 VYK

2006 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,043 mi
Last recorded46,043 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Caterham Seven (S3)13,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 46,043 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 46,016 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 45,888 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 45,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 45,707 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 45,363 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 45,003 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 45,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 44,725 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 44,225 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 43,308 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 42,066 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 42,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 41,168 miles

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

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,496 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight movement in o/s rackarm

Pass 7 Jun 2010 13,128 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 13,128 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 10,221 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 10,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VYK is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VYK, 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 VYK registered?

GN06 VYK is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 5 July 2006.

Is GN06 VYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN06 VYK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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