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GN07 FML

2007 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,123 mi
Last recorded39,123 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven (S3)12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN07 FML
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 39,123 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 38,167 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 37,554 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 36,434 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 35,080 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 34,031 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 33,260 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 31,722 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 31,721 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 29,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 29,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 26,370 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 22,160 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 18,993 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 18,986 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 17,926 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 11,833 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 11,833 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 9,514 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 7,486 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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GN07 FML is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 12,843 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 GN07 FML, 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 19 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 GN07 FML registered?

GN07 FML is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is GN07 FML safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN07 FML shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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