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GN12 EEH

2012 Caterham Seven

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,207 mi
Last recorded21,207 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Caterham Seven10,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 EEH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 21,207 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 18,998 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 18,098 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 16,955 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 15,403 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 13,834 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 13,250 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 11,827 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 9,889 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 9,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 8,049 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 6,811 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 5,367 miles

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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GN12 EEH is a 2012 Caterham Seven in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 10,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN12 EEH, 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 14 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN12 EEH registered?

GN12 EEH is a 2012 Caterham Seven, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is GN12 EEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN12 EEH 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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