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Y99 AMS

2007 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,540 mi
Last recorded59,540 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 AMS
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,540 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 59,540 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper loose (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 47,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 47,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 35,924 miles

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 35,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front numberplate cracked

nearside rear tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 25 Apr 2014 25,078 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 25,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 23 Apr 2013 16,335 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 16,335 miles

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

rear exhaust rubbers

Pass 27 Apr 2012 14,980 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 13,847 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 13,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 9,066 miles

Battery insecure

N/S/F washers inop

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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Y99 AMS is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y99 AMS, 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 Y99 AMS registered?

Y99 AMS is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 16 July 2007.

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