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GN07 AYW

2007 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

78,654 mi
Last recorded78,654 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN07 AYW
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 78,654 miles

N/S/F interior door handle broken but still can be opened

O/S/F seat belt buckle missing its plastic cover

all brake discs corroded

corrosion along exhaust system

fuel cap seal perishing

slight play in N/S/F drop link

temperature repair to N/S/F exterior door handle

Fail 14 Mar 2017 78,654 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

N/S/F interior door handle broken but still can be opened

O/S/F seat belt buckle missing its plastic cover

all brake discs corroded

corrosion along exhaust system

fuel cap seal perishing

slight play in N/S/F drop link

Pass 20 May 2015 74,832 miles

1/2 LITRE SEMI OIL

ADVISE REAR PADS SOON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

OIL FILTER CORRODING

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

bumper loose o/s/f

o/s/f seatbelt buckle cover missing but is operational

rear inner pads appear low

wipers smear in operation

Fail 11 May 2015 74,832 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

1/2 LITRE SEMI OIL

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

bumper loose o/s/f

o/s/f seatbelt buckle cover missing but is operational

rear inner pads appear low

wipers smear in operation

Pass 7 May 2014 70,190 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s door mirror glass damaged advise replacement

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and minor distortion in tread area

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge 195/55 R15

Fail 7 May 2014 70,190 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s door mirror glass damaged advise replacement

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and minor distortion in tread area

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge 195/55 R15

Pass 30 Nov 2012 54,666 miles

195/55rx15 o/s/r tyre cracking in tread area

brake pedal pad worn

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

n/s/f door electric window not working

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread area and wearing on outer edge

Fail 30 Nov 2012 54,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

195/55rx15 o/s/r tyre cracking in tread area

brake pedal pad worn

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

n/s/f door electric window not working

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread area and wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2012 50,129 miles

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

PARK BRAKE EFFICIENCY 19% ADVISE NEW N/S/R CALIPER

REAR TYRES FEATHERING EDGES

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2012 50,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR TYRES FEATHERING EDGES

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 43,530 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ALMOST OUT

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL, ADVISE H/BRAKE SHOE ADJUST WHEN REAR BRAKE PADS REPLACED

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL, ALMOST NO RESERVE LEFT

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

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

O/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE WORN CLOSE TO CANVAS, ADVISE TYRE AND FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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

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

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

both front lower ball joint dust boots split

stonechip in zone a

Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,530 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ALMOST OUT

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL, ADVISE H/BRAKE SHOE ADJUST WHEN REAR BRAKE PADS REPLACED

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL, ALMOST NO RESERVE LEFT

O/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE WORN CLOSE TO CANVAS, ADVISE TYRE AND FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

both front lower ball joint dust boots split

stonechip in zone a

Pass 22 May 2010 18,872 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake travel long

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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GN07 AYW is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GN07 AYW, 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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GN07 AYW is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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