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GN51 UPD

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,389 mi
Last recorded17,389 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 UPD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 17,389 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 16,203 miles

Handbrake outer cables rusting

Rear anti-roll bar bushes & links worn

Rear brake discs rusting

Slight play in front hubs

Pass 13 Aug 2009 15,032 miles

Slight noise noted from offside rear hub

Slight play in offside front hub

Pass 11 Aug 2008 13,466 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END DUST COVER SPLIT

Pass 24 Aug 2007 11,738 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT MUDGUARD INSECURE

NOSE CONE INSECURE

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM DISTORTED SLIGHTLY

Fail 16 Aug 2007 11,730 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

NEARSIDE FRONT MUDGUARD INSECURE

NOSE CONE INSECURE

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM DISTORTED SLIGHTLY

Pass 8 Aug 2006 9,758 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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GN51 UPD is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 16,528 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 GN51 UPD, 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 25 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN51 UPD registered?

GN51 UPD is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GN51 UPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 UPD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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