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AO57 XPY

2007 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,224 mi
Last recorded45,224 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 XPY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 45,224 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 41,746 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroding

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres perishing and cracking up

offside rear tyre badly splitting around inner sidewall,worn on inner edge,low on tread

Pass 27 Oct 2016 37,571 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2016 37,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust corroding

front tyres very badly worn on inner edges very close to cord construction

Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,581 miles

both front tyres are getting bald on inner edges,

Fail 26 Oct 2015 34,581 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

both front tyres are getting bald on inner edges,

Pass 27 Oct 2014 32,058 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 32,850 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 30,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2012 27,740 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 27,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 25,043 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside parking brake reading low

Pass 23 Oct 2010 22,613 miles

Both front tyres are bald on inner edge.

Front brake discs are worn.

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs are worn.

How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?

Based on 59,272 MOT tests across 4,783 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
5,392
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,238
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,173
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,549
Registration plate lamp not working 1,436
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,406
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AO57 XPY is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2007 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 47,381 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 Proton GEN-2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO57 XPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton GEN-2 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO57 XPY registered?

AO57 XPY is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is AO57 XPY safe to buy?

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