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WV57 FCF

2007 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,088 mi
Last recorded115,088 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 FCF
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 115,088 miles

exhaust slight blow on front flexy

Pass 5 Jun 2017 104,037 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2017 104,008 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking of radiator (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 19 May 2016 83,914 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection on adult seat belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 61,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine (engine m.i.l lamp on)malifunction indicator light illuminated

steering rack damp

Fail 3 Jun 2015 61,262 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine (engine m.i.l lamp on)malifunction indicator light illuminated

steering rack damp

Pass 14 Jul 2014 42,895 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 42,895 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 42,529 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 42,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 34,532 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 34,532 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2012 26,942 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 19,932 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 12,214 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 FCF is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FCF, 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 FCF registered?

WV57 FCF is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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The MOT history for WV57 FCF shows 15 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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