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GN12 HLH

2012 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

11,476 mi
Last recorded11,476 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Caterham Seven (S3)9,583 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 HLH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 11,476 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 10,358 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 9,169 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 7,391 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 6,064 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 5,920 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 5,525 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 4,061 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 2,379 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 2,379 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 1,863 miles

brake fluid warning lamp works but cap fitted without sensor

oil leak from gearbox area

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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GN12 HLH is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 9,583 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 GN12 HLH, 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 14 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN12 HLH?

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What year was GN12 HLH registered?

GN12 HLH is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is GN12 HLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN12 HLH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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