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RV57 VMW

2007 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

86,835 mi
Last recorded86,835 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 86,835 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 86,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 85,060 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 85,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 80,839 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 80,839 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 76,078 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 72,754 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 72,754 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 69,391 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 69,391 miles

Exhaust system insecure front, centre and rear exhaust mountings broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 65,995 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 65,983 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,971 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,311 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 51,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 44,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 38,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 38,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 30,800 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

battery secured with cable ties

near and offside front tyres wearing on the inner edges

offside front brake flexi hose secured with a cable tie

Fail 5 Oct 2012 24,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

battery insecure

exhaust mid section rubber broken

off and nearside rear tyres have 4mm tread

Pass 5 Oct 2012 24,533 miles

all exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

battery insecure

exhaust mid section rubber broken

off and nearside rear tyres have 4mm tread

Fail 6 Oct 2011 18,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 18,241 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 11,934 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 VMW is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VMW, 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 RV57 VMW registered?

RV57 VMW is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is RV57 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV57 VMW shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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