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AV12 CWC

2012 Proton GEN-2

Silver Lpg 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,178 mi
Last recorded74,178 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Proton GEN-251,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 CWC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 74,178 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 74,178 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter so old it has rusted through and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 66,928 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 66,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 64,234 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 58,746 miles

Nearside Rear n/s rear tyre wearing on edges & perished

Offside Rear o/s rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2018 52,337 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 52,226 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 45,025 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,539 miles

both front wiper blades worn on poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2015 29,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres getting low on inner edges.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 29,486 miles

both rear tyres getting low on inner edges.

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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AV12 CWC is a 2012 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 51,137 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 AV12 CWC, 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 14 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV12 CWC is a 2012 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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