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GN57 EOA

2008 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

21,838 mi
Last recorded21,838 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven (S3)11,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN57 EOA
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 21,838 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 21,261 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

flat spots on all four tyres

Fail 12 Oct 2021 21,261 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components hits brake caliper (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components hits brake caliper (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

flat spots on all four tyres

Fail 26 Oct 2020 21,260 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire from repaired hole back centre (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components hitting brake caliper (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components hitting brake caliper (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 21,011 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 21,011 miles

Emissions not tested severe engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wire burnt on exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake travel / spongy (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 19,988 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 19,284 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 17,341 miles

fuel tank repair

Fail 26 Feb 2016 17,341 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

fuel tank repair

Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,684 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 15,091 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 12,929 miles

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

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

handbrake lever faulty

possible fuel leak bottom centre of fuel tank

Pass 27 Jan 2012 11,680 miles

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

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

handbrake very near maximum travel

Pass 27 Jan 2011 9,307 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?

Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 476
Steering rack gaiter split 309
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 185
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GN57 EOA is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 11,205 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 (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN57 EOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven (S3) typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 18 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GN57 EOA is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 February 2008.

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