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YJ57 HTC

2007 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

60,509 mi
Last recorded60,509 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 HTC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,509 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 60,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 55,309 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 55,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement seized (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 49,257 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 49,257 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 48,096 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front subframe and lower suspension arms are corroded

Fuel filter corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2016 48,029 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust system corroded

Front subframe and lower suspension arms are corroded

Fuel filter corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 43,076 miles

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

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 Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system is corroded

fuel filter is corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight oil leak from engine

tyre size 195/55/15/84v

Fail 18 Feb 2015 43,076 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust system is corroded

fuel filter is corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight oil leak from engine

tyre size 195/55/15/84v

Pass 20 Feb 2014 38,031 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

NSR TYRE WEARING OFF OUTER EDGE.

ONE OF EXHAUST BACK BOX RUBBER HANGERS SPLIT.

OSF TYRE WEARING LOW INNER EDGE.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,982 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,254 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 26,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

CENTRE EXHAUST RUBBER HANGER SPLIT.

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 18,004 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 18,003 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL BELOW MAX LEVEL.

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

NSF TYRE SCRUBBING OFF AT EDGES.

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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YJ57 HTC is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YJ57 HTC, 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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YJ57 HTC is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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