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SF07 CHK

2007 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,514 mi
Last recorded38,514 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF07 CHK
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 38,514 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 38,336 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front bumper insecure

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 35,379 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Oil leak sump damaged ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 32,666 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 29,337 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 29,337 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 24,855 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 24,855 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 21,258 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 16,778 miles

o/s & n/s/r brakes binding slightly

o/s/f tyre worn insde edge

Pass 26 May 2010 12,942 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 12,942 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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SF07 CHK is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF07 CHK, 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 SF07 CHK registered?

SF07 CHK is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 23 June 2007.

Is SF07 CHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF07 CHK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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