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GN58 GKG

2008 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,880 mi
Last recorded13,880 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven (S3)11,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN58 GKG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 13,880 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 12,278 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 11,801 miles

windscreen wipers borderline pass

Pass 25 Apr 2016 11,035 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

windscreen wipers borderline pass

Fail 25 Apr 2016 11,030 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

windscreen wipers borderline pass

Pass 20 Apr 2015 10,337 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 9,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 8,118 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 8,118 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 7,210 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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GN58 GKG is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 11,205 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 GN58 GKG, 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 18 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN58 GKG registered?

GN58 GKG is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is GN58 GKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN58 GKG 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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