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GN11 HVG

2011 Caterham Seven (S3)

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

6,415 mi
Last recorded6,415 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Caterham Seven (S3)9,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN11 HVG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 6,415 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 5,856 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 5,856 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 4,777 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 4,273 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 2,788 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 2,219 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 1,556 miles

Offside Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 1,362 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 1,302 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 1,198 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 1,139 miles

heavy knocking noise in transmission/drivetrain area?

Pass 6 Jun 2014 1,072 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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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GN11 HVG is a 2011 Caterham Seven (S3) in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 9,947 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN11 HVG, 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 15 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN11 HVG registered?

GN11 HVG is a 2011 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 June 2011.

Is GN11 HVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN11 HVG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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