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WA57 CHJ

2007 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,805 mi
Last recorded81,805 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA57 CHJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 81,805 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 81,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 81,450 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 75,349 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 75,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 69,550 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 68,148 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember / radiator mounting corroded, making the radiator loose. But won't be able to fall out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Light unit has water in

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly the oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust back box rubber mounts very perished, one is broken and the other one looks very weak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 67,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember / radiator mounting corroded, making the radiator loose. But won't be able to fall out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Light unit has water in

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly the oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust back box rubber mounts very perished, one is broken and the other one looks very weak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 65,639 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust mounting rubber condition

Pass 30 Jul 2019 61,882 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 55,856 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 49,250 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 49,067 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 44,152 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 37,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 31,299 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 31,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Aug 2013 24,586 miles

rear exhaust mounting rubbers

Fail 28 Aug 2013 24,586 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust mounting rubbers

Pass 5 Sep 2012 21,469 miles

center exhaust rubber perished

Pass 31 Aug 2011 18,469 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 14,779 miles

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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WA57 CHJ is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WA57 CHJ, 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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WA57 CHJ is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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