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GN09 CFG

2009 Caterham Seven

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,310 mi
Last recorded23,310 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven8,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN09 CFG
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 23,310 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 23,310 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 21,848 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 21,259 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 19,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 18,203 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 17,062 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 14,974 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 14,805 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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GN09 CFG is a 2009 Caterham Seven in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 8,447 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 Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN09 CFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 17 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN09 CFG registered?

GN09 CFG is a 2009 Caterham Seven, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is GN09 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN09 CFG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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