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GN13 BNL

2013 Caterham Seven

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,794 mi
Last recorded17,794 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN13 BNL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 17,794 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 16,884 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 15,576 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 15,576 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 14,818 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 13,094 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 13,069 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 13,060 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017
Pass 14 Apr 2016 6,393 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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GN13 BNL is a 2013 Caterham Seven in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GN13 BNL, 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 13 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN13 BNL registered?

GN13 BNL is a 2013 Caterham Seven, first registered on 8 April 2013.

Is GN13 BNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN13 BNL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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