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GN05 KWP

2005 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,392 mi
Last recorded10,392 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Caterham Super 714,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 KWP
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 10,392 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 14 Aug 2018 10,366 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant hose split and leaking " risk of overheating" (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 9,481 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 8,984 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 8,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 7,973 miles

n/s/r road wheel slight damage to outside rim

Fail 5 Aug 2014 7,973 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/r road wheel slight damage to outside rim

Pass 1 Aug 2013 7,109 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 6,723 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 5,926 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 4,702 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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GN05 KWP is a 2005 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 14,751 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 GN05 KWP, 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 21 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN05 KWP registered?

GN05 KWP is a 2005 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is GN05 KWP safe to buy?

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