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WV57 FBE

2007 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,138 mi
Last recorded94,138 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 FBE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 94,138 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 94,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 84,100 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front a.b.s wires rubbing on anti roll bar links

Fail 2 Sep 2015 84,100 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front a.b.s wires rubbing on anti roll bar links

Pass 15 Aug 2014 70,383 miles

Both front tyres treadless on edges

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 70,383 miles

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

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

Both front tyres treadless on edges

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 59,722 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cracks in outter sidewall tyre,nereside rear.

small cut in outter sidewall nereside front..

Pass 20 Aug 2012 47,967 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 37,556 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 37,553 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 27,152 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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WV57 FBE is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FBE, 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 WV57 FBE registered?

WV57 FBE is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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