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GN07 FDU

2007 Caterham Seven

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,496 mi
Last recorded24,496 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven15,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN07 FDU
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 24,496 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 23,943 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 23,943 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 21,705 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 17,797 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 17,720 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018
Pass 15 May 2015 17,216 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 17,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 May 2015 17,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 2 May 2014 15,611 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 15,611 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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GN07 FDU is a 2007 Caterham Seven in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 15,184 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN07 FDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 19 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN07 FDU registered?

GN07 FDU is a 2007 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is GN07 FDU safe to buy?

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