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GN09 DLU

2009 Caterham Seven

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

26,010 mi
Last recorded26,010 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven8,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN09 DLU
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 26,010 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 25,685 miles

Poor beam pattern on headlamps

Pass 11 Jun 2024 25,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 25,122 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 24,804 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 24,001 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 23,290 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 22,660 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 21,892 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 21,084 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 19,922 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 18,785 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 16,761 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 12,698 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 6,539 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 DLU is a 2009 Caterham Seven in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DLU, 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 DLU registered?

GN09 DLU is a 2009 Caterham Seven, first registered on 12 June 2009.

Is GN09 DLU safe to buy?

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