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SJ07 GXU

2007 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,062 mi
Last recorded109,062 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 GXU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 109,062 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocker lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 108,980 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocker lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 104,232 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shockers lower bushes (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 104,157 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shockers lower bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 99,396 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 99,384 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 93,122 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

very slight noise nearside front brake/bearing?

Fail 1 Jul 2015 93,050 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

very slight noise nearside front brake/bearing?

Pass 19 Jun 2014 82,536 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 82,536 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 71,133 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 71,133 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,056 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 48,490 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 36,514 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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SJ07 GXU is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GXU, 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 SJ07 GXU registered?

SJ07 GXU is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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