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SJ07 GXR

2007 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,054 mi
Last recorded178,054 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 GXR
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 178,054 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front section of exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2016 176,586 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front section of exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2015 150,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 150,031 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 128,651 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 128,002 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 107,636 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 89,598 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 89,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 74,337 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 56,666 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,049 miles

exhaust corroded. damage to alloys. front brake discs corroded. o s rear door trim broken. n s front wiper juddring and smiring. damage to n s front a b s senser. oil leaks. fuel filtter corroded.

Fail 10 Feb 2011 46,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion and wear to front brake discs.

damage to alloy wheels.

exhaust corroded.

fuel filter corroded.

oil leaks.

rear tyres worn very close to limit.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,580 miles

Brake hoses perished

Front brake pads over 50% worn

Heavy surface corrosion to exhaust system

OSR brake caliper handbrake lever sticking in operation

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear tyres worn close to tread wear bars

Surface corrosion to front brake disc inner faces

Suspension bushes flexing under load

Fail 24 Feb 2010 36,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brake hoses perished

Front brake pads over 50% worn

Heavy surface corrosion to exhaust system

OSR brake caliper handbrake lever sticking in operation

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear tyres worn close to tread wear bars

Surface corrosion to front brake disc inner faces

Suspension bushes flexing under load

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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SJ07 GXR is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SJ07 GXR, 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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SJ07 GXR is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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