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YJ07 MGE

2007 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,158 mi
Last recorded42,158 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 MGE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 42,158 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 38,446 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 38,446 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 38,417 miles

Exhaust system insecure 4 exhaust mounting rubbers perished and broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Doesn't work on either headlamp. (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Outside door handle missing. (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 32,657 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 32,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 29,917 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2016 29,917 miles

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

Front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2015 27,242 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 24,182 miles

front pads starting to get low

Pass 18 Jun 2013 20,789 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2013 20,789 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 17,093 miles

aux belt splitting

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 13,928 miles

Auxiliary drive belt starting to perish

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2010 9,808 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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YJ07 MGE is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Silver 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 YJ07 MGE, 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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YJ07 MGE is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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