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GN59 DLU

2009 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,146 mi
Last recorded14,146 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven (S3)9,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN59 DLU
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 14,146 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 14,518 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 14,146 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 14,146 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside upper (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 14,146 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside upper (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 14,146 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 14,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 14,146 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 14,146 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 14,146 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Oct 2012 14,146 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 26 Oct 2011 14,146 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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GN59 DLU is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 9,885 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 GN59 DLU, 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 17 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN59 DLU registered?

GN59 DLU is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 15 October 2009.

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