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NU57 XEP

2007 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

89,243 mi
Last recorded89,243 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU57 XEP
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 89,243 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 87,760 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 85,787 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 85,752 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 85,714 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp on (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges nail in edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage rack/pipes (2.3.3b)

rear brake discs corroded pitted on inside

Fail 17 Nov 2016 85,669 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit snow tyre worn inner edge [10 years old] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/ wiper spliting

Pass 23 Oct 2015 77,740 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing !!! (2.4.A.3)

brake repair wet no leaks found time retest

exhaust flexs corroded and poor

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Oct 2015 77,739 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing !!! (2.4.A.3)

exhaust flexs corroded and poor

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2014 72,234 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brakes slightly binding

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 1 Oct 2014 72,234 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 17 Oct 2013 67,590 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

all exhaust mountings deteriated

Fail 14 Oct 2013 67,532 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

all exhaust mountings deteriated

Pass 8 Oct 2012 58,442 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 58,442 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 49,093 miles

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

exhaust mountings deteriated

Pass 12 Oct 2010 40,167 miles

front exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

os wiper torn

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 12 Oct 2010 40,167 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

os wiper torn

slight imbalance on rear brakes

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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NU57 XEP is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 NU57 XEP, 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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NU57 XEP is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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