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GK51 LUR

2001 Caterham 7

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

3,970 mi
Last recorded3,970 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Caterham 713,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 LUR
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 3,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 3,968 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 3,960 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 3,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 3,601 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 3,601 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 3,263 miles

all 4 tyres deteriorated

rear diff oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 3,263 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all 4 tyres deteriorated

rear diff oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 2,734 miles

Front wiper split.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 2,490 miles

all 4 tyres deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2013 2,467 miles

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

nearside front tyre rubber spliting

offside front tyre rubber spliting and wearing unevely

offside rear tyre rubber spliting

Fail 16 Aug 2013 2,467 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

nearside front tyre rubber spliting

offside front tyre rubber spliting and wearing unevely

offside rear tyre rubber spliting

Pass 19 Jul 2012 2,416 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 2,256 miles

front brake disc's corroded

rear brake dics's corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2011 2,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

front brake disc's corroded

rear brake dics's corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2007 2,204 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2006 2,039 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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GK51 LUR is a 2001 Caterham 7 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 13,565 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK51 LUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 25 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GK51 LUR registered?

GK51 LUR is a 2001 Caterham 7, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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