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GN10 EHJ

2010 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,048 mi
Last recorded23,048 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Caterham Seven (S3)8,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN10 EHJ
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 23,048 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight vertical lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 21,861 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight vertical movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 19,751 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 18,979 miles

slight dampness around o/s/r brake caliper possible slight leak

Fail 13 Apr 2023 18,979 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

slight dampness around o/s/r brake caliper possible slight leak

Pass 12 Apr 2022 17,353 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 16,639 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 16,639 miles

Hazard warning lamps not fitted switch missing at time of test (4.4.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 16,405 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake efficiency passed but advise needs attention

Pass 23 Feb 2019 15,274 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 13,627 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 123,463 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 10,850 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 7,990 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 3,650 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 2,751 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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GN10 EHJ is a 2010 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 8,955 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 GN10 EHJ, 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 16 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GN10 EHJ is a 2010 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 April 2010.

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