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GU52 GYF

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

9,960 mi
Last recorded9,960 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 GYF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 9,960 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 9,007 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 7,103 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 7,103 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)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 6,835 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 6,599 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 6,557 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 6,538 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 6,419 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 6,195 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 5,690 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 3,477 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 2,015 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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GU52 GYF is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 18,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU52 GYF, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GU52 GYF registered?

GU52 GYF is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 9 October 2002.

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The MOT history for GU52 GYF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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