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GN51 ZYE

2001 Caterham 7

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

12,496 mi
Last recorded12,496 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Caterham 713,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 ZYE
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 12,496 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 12,441 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 12,392 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 12,294 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 11,996 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 11,849 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 11,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 11,724 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 11,372 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front bottom static / with no swivel ball joints used ,. free play at present accepted to min test std / note but time to time may need attn . in case free play extended due to wear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 11,372 miles

Parking brake lever insecure not the lever but parking brake cables hanging insecure (3.1.3b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front bottom static / with no swivel ball joints used ,. free play at present accepted to min test std / note but time to time may need attn . in case free play extended due to wear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 11,233 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 10,950 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 10,799 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 10,453 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 10,306 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system loose at joint to manifold

Pass 17 Aug 2011 9,486 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 8,346 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 6,175 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 5,729 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 51,478 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 4,673 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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GN51 ZYE is a 2001 Caterham 7 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2001 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 13,565 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN51 ZYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 25 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN51 ZYE registered?

GN51 ZYE is a 2001 Caterham 7, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is GN51 ZYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 ZYE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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