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YJ57 LKN

2007 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,960 mi
Last recorded50,960 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 LKN
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 50,960 miles

EML illuminated

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2017 50,960 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" (8.2.2)

engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2016 47,207 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 44,254 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 44,254 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 34,638 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 34,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 22,032 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 22,031 miles

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

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED.

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

NSR TYRE ON 2MM TO 3MM.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 21,217 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 21,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 20,066 miles

NSF BRAKE DISC SHOWING PIT MARKS.

NSF TYRE SLIGHT SCRUBBING OFF INNER EDGE.

NSR TYRE ON 3MM IN PARTS.

OSF TYRE SCRUBBING OFF INNER EDGE.

OSR BRAKE DISC SHOWING PIT MARKS.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 16,864 miles

NSF BRAKE DISC SHOWING COROSSION LINE OUTER SIDE.

OSR BRAKE DISC SHOWING COROSSION RIDGE LINE OUTER AND INNER SIDES.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT LOW HANDBRAKE EFFORT NSR.

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 LKN is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LKN, 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 LKN is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 20 October 2007.

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