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GN57 DVR

2007 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,281 mi
Last recorded23,281 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven (S3)12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN57 DVR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 23,281 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear diff weeping

Pass 14 Oct 2024 22,596 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 21,775 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 11 Oct 2022 21,239 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 21,009 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 20,382 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 19,731 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 18,306 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 17,245 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 16,095 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 14,861 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 13,886 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 11,501 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 10,142 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 7,956 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 4,999 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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GN57 DVR is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 12,843 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 GN57 DVR, 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 19 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN57 DVR registered?

GN57 DVR is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is GN57 DVR safe to buy?

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