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GN54 MXL

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,320 mi
Last recorded10,320 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 MXL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 10,320 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 10,320 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 10,013 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 8,666 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 7,339 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 60,428 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 5,116 miles

it is not possible to tell what year the engine is so i have tested it to default limmits (3.5%)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 5,116 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

it is not possible to tell what year the engine is so i have tested it to default limmits (3.5%)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 4,650 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 4,156 miles

no windscreen fitted nor washers or wipers

this vehicle was presented as a daytime running car and should only be driven during the day and not at times with reduced visability

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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GN54 MXL is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 15,022 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GN54 MXL, 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 22 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN54 MXL registered?

GN54 MXL is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 12 October 2004.

Is GN54 MXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN54 MXL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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