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GK51 HJN

2001 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,076 mi
Last recorded20,076 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Caterham Super 714,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 HJN
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 20,076 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 18,618 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 18,543 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 18,498 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 18,466 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 18,081 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 17,583 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 17,155 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 17,146 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 17,114 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 16,951 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 16,840 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 16,635 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 16,433 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 16,236 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 15,643 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 13,979 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 11,744 miles

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Fail 22 Aug 2007 11,727 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 9,364 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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GK51 HJN is a 2001 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 14,212 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK51 HJN, 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 25 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK51 HJN registered?

GK51 HJN is a 2001 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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