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SY07 DNE

2007 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,718 mi
Last recorded119,718 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY07 DNE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 119,718 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 119,718 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Fuel pipe insecure filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 102,699 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front corrosion front cross memeber

Offside Front Outer door handle damaged

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Rear body damage

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil seepage at steering rack

power steering noisy

Fail 18 Jun 2019 102,699 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front corrosion front cross memeber

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer door handle damaged

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear body damage

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil seepage at steering rack

power steering noisy

Pass 14 Jun 2018 87,445 miles

1 x n/s/r side light is not working

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 87,445 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

1 x n/s/r side light is not working

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 75,614 miles

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

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2017 75,614 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 63,979 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 8 Jun 2016 63,978 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger broken

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 51,919 miles

exhaust system hanging rubbers perishing and splitting

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 51,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

exhaust system hanging rubbers perishing and splitting

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 37,750 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 37,750 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre tread bald on edges

offside rear tyre tread very low on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2013 30,093 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2013 30,093 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2012 22,960 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 14,759 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

N/s/r brake disc inner surface corroded

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

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

O/s/r brake disc inner surface corroded

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 5,200 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 5,199 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 2,400 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 2,400 miles

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

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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SY07 DNE is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SY07 DNE, 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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SY07 DNE is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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