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GX55 BBE

2006 Caterham Super 7

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,389 mi
Last recorded17,389 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Caterham Super 713,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 BBE
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 17,389 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 17,153 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 16,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2021 16,437 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 15,930 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 15,613 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 14,823 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 14,383 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 13,673 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 12,938 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 12,934 miles

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)

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 11,297 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 10,826 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 10,128 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 10,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 9,145 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 7,698 miles

Movment in the offside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Mar 2009 7,698 miles

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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GX55 BBE is a 2006 Caterham Super 7 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 13,647 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 GX55 BBE, 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 20 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GX55 BBE registered?

GX55 BBE is a 2006 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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