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GN61 JWY

2012 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

11,369 mi
Last recorded11,369 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Caterham Seven (S3)9,583 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN61 JWY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 11,369 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 10,829 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 10,707 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 10,053 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 10,041 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 9,397 miles

Front windscreen damage

Pass 17 Feb 2017 8,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 8,138 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 7,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GN61 JWY is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 9,583 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 GN61 JWY, 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 14 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN61 JWY registered?

GN61 JWY is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is GN61 JWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN61 JWY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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