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PN07 GWZ

2007 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,806 mi
Last recorded103,806 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN07 GWZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 103,806 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outside prescribed area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front position light L.E.D S working angel eyes not

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

sill covers fitted not allowing full view of some testable components

Fail 20 Feb 2019 103,806 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3 bulbs out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outside prescribed area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside number plate light dim

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front position light L.E.D S working angel eyes not

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

sill covers fitted not allowing full view of some testable components

Pass 22 Aug 2017 97,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall has chunks out of it but not to cords

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre has screw in tread

slight imballance in front brakes

Fail 17 Aug 2017 97,253 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall has chunks out of it but not to cords

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre has screw in tread

middle exhaust split and blowing but not excessivly

slight imballance in front brakes

Pass 15 Aug 2016 87,564 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine Management light on

Exhaust Flexy pipe deteriorated

Mist of oil around engine

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear After market Exhaust slightly fouling an causing a knocking

Fail 15 Aug 2016 87,562 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine Management light on

Exhaust Flexy pipe deteriorated

Mist of oil around engine

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear After market Exhaust slightly fouling an causing a knocking

Pass 14 Aug 2015 80,834 miles

Oil leak

baby seat fitted,but very loose when secured with seat belt (dangerous).

hazard switch sticking

marks on bodywork:nsr quarter scuff

nsf inner door card insecure

oil filter corroded/low engine oil

Fail 11 Aug 2015 80,833 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

baby seat fitted,but still very loose on seat belt (dangerous)

hazard switch sticking

marks on bodywork:nsr quarter scuff

nsf inner door card insecure

oil filter corroded/low engine oil

Pass 28 Jul 2014 72,772 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 66,540 miles

Advise front exhaust mounting rubbers starting to split.

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 57,940 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 57,930 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 46,289 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 35,481 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 35,479 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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PN07 GWZ is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PN07 GWZ, 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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PN07 GWZ is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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