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AV57 DGU

2007 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,368 mi
Last recorded70,368 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 70,368 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 69,993 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 55,770 miles

Rear both tyres close to legal limit

Fail 10 Aug 2015 45,396 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres 9 years old

front tyres 3mm of tread

Pass 10 Aug 2015 45,396 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres 9 years old

front tyres 3mm of tread

Pass 6 Sep 2014 38,199 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 38,199 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,104 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 31,521 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 26,087 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,767 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 21,767 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 21,326 miles

front number plate cracked, exhaust mountings start to crack.

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 DGU is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Silver 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 AV57 DGU, 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 DGU registered?

AV57 DGU is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 29 October 2007.

Is AV57 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV57 DGU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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