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GN09 DFP

2009 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,147 mi
Last recorded8,147 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven (S3)9,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN09 DFP
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 May 2012 8,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 8,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GN09 DFP is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 9,885 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 GN09 DFP, 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 17 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of GN09 DFP?

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What year was GN09 DFP registered?

GN09 DFP is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is GN09 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN09 DFP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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