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PY61 GWX

2012 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,393 mi
Last recorded68,393 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Proton GEN-251,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 GWX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 68,393 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective indicator lens dropped off inside headlamp - slightly affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy brake sticking slightly (5.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak on engine - slight tapping noise

Fail 15 Dec 2021 68,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitment - retaining clip broken (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective indicator lens dropped off inside headlamp - slightly affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy brake sticking slightly (5.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak on engine - slight tapping noise

Pass 23 Dec 2020 65,329 miles

Offside Front Indicator shroud fallen off inside headlamp

Offside Rear Fuel Filter corroded

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever pull up high (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 65,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Indicator shroud fallen off inside headlamp

Offside Rear Fuel Filter corroded

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever pull up high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 60,872 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 60,870 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 55,243 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 55,243 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 50,573 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 50,562 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 46,634 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 46,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 32,699 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 16,805 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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PY61 GWX is a 2012 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2012 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 51,137 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 PY61 GWX, 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 14 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PY61 GWX registered?

PY61 GWX is a 2012 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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