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AY07 DNE

2007 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,368 mi
Last recorded78,368 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 DNE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 78,368 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s front tyre worn edge

seepage from o/s front outer CV gaiter

Pass 24 Jul 2024 74,557 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 74,548 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing Fuel filter piping (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2023 73,516 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper slightly damp or covered in a substance

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

fuel cap seal cracked

outer sills covered

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2022 70,568 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

headlamp aim adjuster inop

Fail 14 Jul 2022 70,568 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

headlamp aim adjuster inop

Pass 15 Jul 2021 67,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust system corroded

outer sills covered

Fail 8 Jul 2021 66,940 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust system corroded

outer sills covered

Pass 10 Jul 2020 64,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre valve stem cracked

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear brake caliper damp

nearside rear exhaust rubber mounting broken

Pass 17 Jul 2019 60,192 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear exhaust mount cracked

nearside rear tyre valve stem cracked

outer sills covered

Fail 10 Jul 2019 60,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear exhaust mount cracked

nearside rear tyre valve stem cracked

outer sills covered

Pass 12 Jul 2018 53,837 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 48,084 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 37,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 30,051 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rubbers perished/splitting

nsf tyre tread 2mm inner edge low

Pass 30 Jan 2014 24,310 miles

4 x rubber exhaust mounts perished/cracked

Fail 30 Jan 2014 24,310 miles

4 x rubber exhaust mounts perished/cracked

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 17,637 miles

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

exhaust rubber mounts perisherd/cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2013 17,637 miles

exhaust rubber mounts perisherd/cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2012 12,174 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 9,965 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 7,934 miles

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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AY07 DNE is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY07 DNE, 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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AY07 DNE is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 17 April 2007.

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