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GN54 YJU

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,872 mi
Last recorded31,872 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 YJU
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 31,872 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 31,195 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 30,987 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 30,570 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 29,788 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 29,201 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 28,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 26,379 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,433 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 19,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 16,269 miles

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 YJU is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GN54 YJU, 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.

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What year was GN54 YJU registered?

GN54 YJU is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 September 2004.

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The MOT history for GN54 YJU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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