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G5 NBD

2002 Caterham Seven

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

47,179 mi
Last recorded47,179 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven17,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 NBD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 47,179 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 45,150 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 43,994 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 42,680 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 41,663 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm marker

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 39,726 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 38,345 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 36,765 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 34,734 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,811 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 30,520 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,645 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 27,019 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 24,895 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,300 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,869 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 20,018 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 19,837 miles

Centre Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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G5 NBD is a 2002 Caterham Seven in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 17,982 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G5 NBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 24 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was G5 NBD registered?

G5 NBD is a 2002 Caterham Seven, first registered on 10 April 2002.

Is G5 NBD safe to buy?

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