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WV61 HMY

2011 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

76,823 mi
Last recorded76,823 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Proton GEN-245,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 HMY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 76,823 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 76,820 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

rear anti roll bar drop link bush's deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2022 76,808 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine damp with oil

rear anti roll bar drop link bush's deteriorated

sill kit fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2021 73,186 miles

Front Brake pads Low

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 73,182 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pads Low

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 73,177 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 67,972 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 61,881 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 57,068 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

rear exhaust joint corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2017 50,526 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn

nearside rear tyre worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2017 50,309 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn

nearside rear tyre worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 42,493 miles

offside rear handbrake low

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2016 42,451 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

childs seat fitted to nearside rear

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 36,408 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 30,095 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 30,077 miles

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

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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WV61 HMY is a 2011 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2011 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 45,602 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 WV61 HMY, 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 15 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WV61 HMY registered?

WV61 HMY is a 2011 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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