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GN61 LHO

2012 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,124 mi
Last recorded11,124 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Caterham Seven (S3)9,583 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN61 LHO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 11,124 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 9,202 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 9,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 8,793 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 7,763 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 7,277 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 6,828 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 5,897 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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GN61 LHO is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN61 LHO?

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What year was GN61 LHO registered?

GN61 LHO is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is GN61 LHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN61 LHO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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