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WAZ 5724

2007 Proton GEN-2

Blue Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

235,119 mi
Last recorded235,119 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAZ 5724
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2015 235,119 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 22,343 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 211,840 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 211,840 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 195,396 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 192,250 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 192,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 176,626 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 176,626 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

nearside wing mirror broken

Pass 4 Sep 2012 153,345 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 133,137 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 133,137 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 115,345 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 115,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 83,505 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 61,834 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 42,155 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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WAZ 5724 is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WAZ 5724, 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 WAZ 5724 registered?

WAZ 5724 is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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