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EX57 LTU

2007 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,655 mi
Last recorded105,655 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 LTU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 105,655 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 102,086 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 102,081 miles

Emissions not tested Engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 94,377 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 94,377 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 80,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 80,855 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 70,338 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 62,707 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 56,807 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 56,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,727 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,194 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,192 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 39,174 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 35,537 miles

nail in offside rear tyre. not repairable if punctured

Pass 18 Aug 2011 28,599 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 21,491 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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EX57 LTU is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EX57 LTU, 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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EX57 LTU is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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