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SY56 AHE

2007 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

50,959 mi
Last recorded50,959 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 AHE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,959 miles

hand brake just passes 16%

both front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 28 Aug 2015 50,957 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

hand brake just passes 16%

both front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 49,483 miles

offside front brake disc outer surface pitted with corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2014 49,482 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front brake disc outer surface pitted with corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2013 45,374 miles

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 45,374 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,721 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 42,721 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 42,372 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 42,372 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,627 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 33,850 miles

both front wiper blades torn and starting to smear

minor sidewall damage at nearside front tyre

offside steering arm boot twisted and cracked

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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SY56 AHE is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SY56 AHE, 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 SY56 AHE registered?

SY56 AHE is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 23 January 2007.

Is SY56 AHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY56 AHE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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