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AP57 CTV

2007 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,055 mi
Last recorded76,055 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 CTV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 76,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 76,053 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 76,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 73,451 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,997 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 69,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55x15 85v (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 63,327 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 63,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper. (3.6.A.1)

Both front tyres bald on inner edge.

Brake fluid reservoir level ON minimum mark.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre appears to be under - inflated.

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 57,111 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

centre exhaust mounting split

front exhaust rubber split

Fail 15 Sep 2015 57,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn

centre exhaust mounting split

front exhaust rubber split

Pass 28 Aug 2014 51,284 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 51,282 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 45,208 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 45,208 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 38,477 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 38,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 31,646 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,259 miles

tape has been put on headlamps to alter beam image

Fail 16 Sep 2010 26,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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AP57 CTV is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AP57 CTV, 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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AP57 CTV is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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