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WV57 FBC

2007 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,490 mi
Last recorded92,490 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 FBC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 92,490 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 92,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 83,042 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 73,485 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 62,450 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rubber mountings perished and splitting

Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,152 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

centre rear seat belt was difficult to release from reel

Pass 27 Jun 2012 37,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 37,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 30,553 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,553 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 22,600 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 22,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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WV57 FBC is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WV57 FBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WV57 FBC?

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What year was WV57 FBC registered?

WV57 FBC is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is WV57 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV57 FBC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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