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GN12 EJL

2012 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,769 mi
Last recorded20,769 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Caterham Super 78,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 EJL
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 20,769 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 19,998 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 18,982 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 17,855 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 16,569 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 15,619 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 14,084 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 13,123 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 12,122 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 12,122 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 11,388 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 10,722 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 9,748 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 9,748 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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GN12 EJL is a 2012 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 8,912 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 GN12 EJL, 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 14 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN12 EJL registered?

GN12 EJL is a 2012 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is GN12 EJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN12 EJL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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