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AY07 GAO

2007 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,084 mi
Last recorded67,084 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 GAO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2018 67,084 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central exhaust has severe corrosion at all joints

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock corroded and weak damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective featherd and worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 63,247 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 62,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear shocks corroded (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both reae discs corroded but not weakend (3.5.1i)

all exhaust system has corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2017 62,736 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear shocks corroded (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both reae discs corroded but not weakend (3.5.1i)

all exhaust system has corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2016 61,676 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 60,478 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 59,052 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 55,626 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear silencer support rubber deteriorated.

Fail 6 Jun 2013 55,626 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear silencer support rubber deteriorated.

Pass 28 May 2012 47,481 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 39,020 miles

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

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

o/s/r seatbelt not checked due to child seat

Fail 6 Jun 2011 38,741 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

all exhaust supporting rubber mounts are badley perished

o/s/r seatbelt not checked due to child seat

Pass 17 Jun 2010 30,226 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low on 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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AY07 GAO is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc 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 AY07 GAO, 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 AY07 GAO registered?

AY07 GAO is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 23 June 2007.

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