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GN58 NPE

2009 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

28,930 mi
Last recorded28,930 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Caterham Super 711,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN58 NPE
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 28,930 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 28,547 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front wipers split

Fail 1 Apr 2025 28,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front wipers split

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 28,539 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 28,533 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 27,500 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 27,500 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 26,226 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 26,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 25,801 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 25,619 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 25,112 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 25,056 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 25,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,717 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 24,309 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 22,771 miles

cracking on both front inner tyre walls.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 22,767 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cracking on both front inner tyre walls.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 22,369 miles

discs corroded

tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Jan 2012 21,196 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 21,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 21,096 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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GN58 NPE is a 2009 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 11,515 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 Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN58 NPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 17 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN58 NPE registered?

GN58 NPE is a 2009 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 14 January 2009.

Is GN58 NPE safe to buy?

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