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YB57 FZZ

2007 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,469 mi
Last recorded137,469 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 FZZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 137,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

rear seatbelt latch covers slightly damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2015 136,756 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides rear d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

rear seatbelt latch covers slightly damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2014 108,048 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 85,698 miles

nsf headlamp bulb holder faulty

osf headlamp adjuster intermittent fault

Fail 16 Dec 2013 84,067 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 56,804 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Jan 2012 33,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 33,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 24,965 miles

screw/nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 6 Dec 2010 24,965 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

screw/nail in o/s/r tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YB57 FZZ is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YB57 FZZ, 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 YB57 FZZ registered?

YB57 FZZ is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 22 December 2007.

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