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SJ07 GYE

2007 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,831 mi
Last recorded41,831 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 GYE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 41,831 miles

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorating

front and rear discs corroded

front tyres close to the limit

Fail 2 Sep 2015 41,795 miles

Battery insecure clamp missing (1.9.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking power steering oil cooler (2.3.3b)

exhaust front pipe flex deteriated , exhaust corroded rear box rubbers weak

front and rear brake discs corroded

front tyres close to limits

Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,388 miles

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)

fuel filter rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,218 miles

Slight corrosion in fuel filter body & rear brake discs on inner surface. Slight perishing rear exhaust rubbers.

Fail 1 May 2012 31,795 miles

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

Rear tyres approx 3mm.

Pass 1 May 2012 31,795 miles

Rear tyres approx 3mm.

Fail 29 Apr 2011 25,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 25,118 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 18,293 miles

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

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

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 GYE is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SJ07 GYE, 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 GYE registered?

SJ07 GYE is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 May 2007.

Is SJ07 GYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ07 GYE shows 9 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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