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GK51 OEA

2001 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,865 mi
Last recorded29,865 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Caterham Super 714,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 OEA
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 29,865 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 29,861 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 29,448 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 29,448 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 28,971 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 28,602 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 26,634 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 23,221 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 21,556 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 18,262 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres close to limits on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2009 18,262 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres close to limits on inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,536 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 14,343 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 13,994 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 13,984 miles

play in track rod ends + damage on wheels

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 OEA is a 2001 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OEA, 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.

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What year was GK51 OEA registered?

GK51 OEA is a 2001 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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