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SA57 AXJ

2007 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,483 mi
Last recorded57,483 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA57 AXJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 57,483 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 50,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 41,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension bushs and covers slightly deteriorated

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust component sightly corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2018 41,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

suspension bushs and covers slightly deteriorated

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust component sightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 37,400 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 37,400 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 28,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 28,717 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing 2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 23,319 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 18,882 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 18,882 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 16,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 16,469 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 13,514 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 11,246 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 8,465 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 8,465 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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SA57 AXJ is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SA57 AXJ, 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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SA57 AXJ is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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