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GN54 NSU

2004 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

12,559 mi
Last recorded12,559 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Caterham Super 712,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 NSU
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 12,559 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front steering rack gaiter's (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 12,505 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 12,485 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 12,342 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 12,298 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 12,251 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 12,251 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 12,168 miles

slight play in steering attachment.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 11,977 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 11,730 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 11,125 miles

limited reserve hand brake travel

Fail 25 May 2017 11,106 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

limited reserve hand brake travel

Pass 26 May 2016 10,389 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 9,357 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 7,746 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 5,505 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 3,268 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 625 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 577 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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GN54 NSU is a 2004 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 12,251 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 GN54 NSU, 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 22 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN54 NSU?

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What year was GN54 NSU registered?

GN54 NSU is a 2004 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is GN54 NSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN54 NSU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN54 NSU have outstanding finance?

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