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AV57 DFZ

2007 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,820 mi
Last recorded136,820 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 DFZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 136,820 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 136,820 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 112,233 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 112,233 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 93,057 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 93,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 69,735 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 58,443 miles

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

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

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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AV57 DFZ is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV57 DFZ, 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 AV57 DFZ registered?

AV57 DFZ is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 5 September 2007.

Is AV57 DFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV57 DFZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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