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WA07 FRU

2007 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,682 mi
Last recorded71,682 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA07 FRU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 71,682 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 71,670 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 59,564 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 59,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 55,810 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 51,865 miles

EML on

Nearside headlamp deteriorated.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 51,865 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

EML on

Nearside headlamp deteriorated.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 48,200 miles

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

Nearside headlamp faded

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint high pressure from pump to rear of engine (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 45,325 miles

Steering rack damp

Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,516 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 42,516 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 40,154 miles

EML on

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 36,827 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)

front brake inbalance and oscillation

front brake pads worn low

oil around power steering high pressure pipe ( no leak found )

Pass 10 Jun 2013 36,827 miles

front brake inbalance and oscillation

front brake pads worn low

oil around power steering high pressure pipe ( no leak found )

Pass 6 Jun 2012 32,575 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 27,924 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,924 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 21,702 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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WA07 FRU is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WA07 FRU, 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 WA07 FRU registered?

WA07 FRU is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 2 July 2007.

Is WA07 FRU safe to buy?

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