MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported 4/5 rubbers broken 5th rubber splitting (7.1.1)
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 Braking system leaking caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre cracked
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
drivers outer door handle damaged
all exhaust rubber mountings cracking
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all exhaust rubber mountings cracking
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside rear inner tail lamp not working
offside rear road wheel slightly distorted
Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?
Based on 59,272 MOT tests across 4,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RV57 VLX is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 RV57 VLX, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of RV57 VLX?
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What year was RV57 VLX registered?
RV57 VLX is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 12 September 2007.
Is RV57 VLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for RV57 VLX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RV57 VLX have outstanding finance?
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