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RV57 VMO

2007 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,987 mi
Last recorded78,987 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2019 78,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust rear rubber hanger broken. exhaust still secure

Fail 2 Jun 2019 78,987 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust rear rubber hanger broken. exhaust still secure

Pass 5 Jun 2018 70,360 miles

OIL LEAK ENGINE

Offside Front BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 5 Jun 2018 70,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

OIL LEAK ENGINE

Offside Front BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 7 Jun 2017 58,753 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 53,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

both rear exhaust rubber mountings broken

Fail 3 Sep 2016 53,844 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

both rear exhaust rubber mountings broken

Pass 10 Sep 2015 47,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust rubber incomplete

Pass 27 Sep 2014 43,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel flap sticking

Fail 27 Sep 2014 43,373 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel flap sticking

Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,808 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 38,808 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 38,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,808 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,624 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 34,624 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 31,014 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 26,856 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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RV57 VMO is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VMO, 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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RV57 VMO is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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