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2002 Noble M12 GTO-3 Desirable 3-litre, twin-turbo variant
United Kingdom • 19 Jun 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2002 Noble M12 GTO-3, a desirable 3-litre twin-turbo variant, has covered just 29,800 miles and had only three former keepers. It has been significantly improved by the vendor, including a full repaint and various performance enhancements, making it a well-maintained and sensibly upgraded example.

Condition
8
The car has been significantly improved with considerable expenditure, including a full repaint in 2022, fitment of Revotech double front fans, Willans five-point harness sets, new Yokohama tyres, and new Gaz Gold fully adjustable coil overs. These upgrades, along with the well-maintained history and recent trip to Scotland without issue, suggest the car is in excellent condition.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
SA9M12R1M2G113104
Chassis No:
Odometer:
29,800 miles
HJ52 HXP
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Noble Automotive Ltd.
was founded in 1999 by British entrepreneur, car designer and engineer Lee Noble and, using his experience from his time spent at Ascari, he quickly established his company's commitment to designing and manufacturing high-performance sports cars with a mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout.
Lee Noble sold the company in August 2006 to Peter Dyson and later moved on in 2008 to work on other ventures, however, as well as being a knowledgeable collector of exotic cars and a successful business entrepreneur, Dyson was an M12 owner and a huge admirer of both Noble Automotive and the M12's attributes.
The M12 was produced in four versions (GTO 2.5, GTO-3 3.0, GTO-3R 3.0, with the M400 being the ultimate variant), all being powered by a sympathetically tuned (forge decompressed rods, cylinder block modifications with cylinder bore oil spray jets, crankshaft balancing, and turbo oil feeds built into the heads, along with ST 220 camshafts, coil top plugs, and a new MBE en...
Points of note
£30,016
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£36,706
Median Price (Since 2020)
£56,772
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Sep 27 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
29,258 miles
Registration Date
2001-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 28 2023 with 29,258 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Mar 25 2022 with 28,736 miles
Passed
On Nov 26 2020 with 28,480 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- restricted vision under vehicle due to aluminium covers
Passed
On Jun 13 2019 with 28,328 miles
Passed
On Jun 21 2018 with 27,783 miles
Failed
On Jun 07 2018 with 27,764 miles
There was 1 defect noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Passed
On May 10 2017 with 27,327 miles
Passed
On Apr 29 2016 with 26,543 miles
Passed
On Mar 23 2015 with 26,296 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Jan 13 2014 with 25,014 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Nov 30 2012 with 23,640 miles
Passed
On Nov 04 2011 with 20,691 miles
Passed
On Oct 28 2010 with 19,749 miles
Passed
On Jul 11 2009 with 18,835 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- unable to properly assess vehicle due to under trays fitted.
Failed
On May 20 2009 with 18,809 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered:
- unable to properly assess vehicle due to undershields fitted.
Failed
On May 07 2009 with 18,806 miles
There were 9 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- Coolant leak
- Oil leak
- all underneath vehilce is portected with a alloy shield. unable to check testable items.
Passed
On Dec 07 2007 with 14,704 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Failed
On Dec 07 2007 with 14,704 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Passed
On Nov 23 2006 with 8,835 miles
Passed
On Nov 23 2005 with 6,797 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

























