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SJ07 GYH

2007 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,531 mi
Last recorded62,531 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 GYH
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 62,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 62,530 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested service brake (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested service brake (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 60,810 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x1 slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 59,540 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 58,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 55,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 55,442 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 52,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 52,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 47,904 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 47,904 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear lamp wet inside

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 42,446 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 35,434 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 33,697 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 May 2016 33,697 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 30,049 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 30,049 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 25,399 miles

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

full exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2014 25,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 2 May 2013 25,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 21,569 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 16,852 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 11,435 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Apr 2010 11,435 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

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 GYH is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GYH, 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 GYH is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 4 April 2007.

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