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EX57 LUA

2007 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,946 mi
Last recorded73,946 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 LUA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 73,946 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 73,855 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 5 rubber mounts broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 67,663 miles

EML on dash

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre rear seat belt has been knotted

engine covers fitted, obscuring some testable components

suspected power steering leak

Fail 12 Sep 2015 67,622 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

EML on dash

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre rear seat belt has been knotted

engine covers fitted, obscuring some testable components

suspected power steering leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 57,981 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 49,806 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 39,678 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 39,676 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,832 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 18,643 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 18,640 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake pads becoming low

wipers starting to smear and split ends

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 LUA is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EX57 LUA, 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 EX57 LUA registered?

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

Is EX57 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX57 LUA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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