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YJ57 LKG

2007 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,093 mi
Last recorded79,093 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 LKG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 79,093 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake fluid level below max

intermittant fault on hazards switch and rear fog switch some attension may require in future

items moved from drivers view prior to test

offside rear hub back plate corroded

small cracks on offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2017 79,073 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake fluid level below max

items moved from drivers view prior to test

offside rear hub back plate corroded

small cracks on offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2016 68,836 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 68,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 57,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs binding

Pass 14 Oct 2014 54,893 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 54,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 49,210 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 49,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

OSR TYRE SCRUBBING OFF INNER EDGE.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 42,412 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 42,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

FRONT BUMPER LOOSE.

NSR TYRE ON 1.6 TO 2MM.

VARIOUS DENTS AND SCRATCHES ON AND AROUND VEHICLE BODY WORK.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 34,708 miles

NSF INDICATOR SLIGHT DISCOLURED.

OSF WING SCRAPED AND SCRATCHED.

OSR WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED.

REAR TAIL GATE DAMAGED.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 25,802 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 25,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

OSF AND NSF TYRES SLIGHT SCRUBBING OFF AT EDGES.

OSR DOOR AND WING DAMAGED.

SMALL CUTS IN NSR OUTER TYRE WALL.

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 LKG is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc 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 YJ57 LKG, 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 LKG is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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