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GN07 VBU

2007 Caterham 7

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

25,216 mi
Last recorded25,216 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Caterham 714,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN07 VBU
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 25,216 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 24,654 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 23,643 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 22,258 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 21,587 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 20,773 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread damaged and wearing smooth on edges offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2018 20,702 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 20,185 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 18,598 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 18,598 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 16,813 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 14,457 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 12,269 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 9,884 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 7,169 miles

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

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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GN07 VBU is a 2007 Caterham 7 in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2007 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 14,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN07 VBU, 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 19 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN07 VBU registered?

GN07 VBU is a 2007 Caterham 7, first registered on 24 July 2007.

Is GN07 VBU safe to buy?

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