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RF57 EEV

2007 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

76,189 mi
Last recorded76,189 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 EEV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 76,189 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 76,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 72,934 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 68,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 68,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 55,893 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 55,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 49,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Fail 10 Dec 2012 49,070 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2011 37,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Dec 2011 37,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 26,026 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 26,022 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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RF57 EEV is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,332cc 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 RF57 EEV, 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 RF57 EEV registered?

RF57 EEV is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is RF57 EEV safe to buy?

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