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RV57 VLX

2007 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,072 mi
Last recorded97,072 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 VLX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2018 97,072 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 90,468 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 84,929 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 79,987 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,481 miles

all exhaust rubber mountings cracking

Fail 7 Mar 2014 73,481 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 59,791 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 59,787 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 38,805 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear inner tail lamp not working

Pass 24 Dec 2010 38,743 miles

offside rear road wheel slightly distorted

Fail 17 Aug 2010 38,740 miles

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.

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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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

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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.

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