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YJ57 LKU

2007 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,538 mi
Last recorded69,538 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 LKU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 69,538 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust system corroded at connection

Pass 19 Aug 2020 69,080 miles

Offside parking brake low perfomance

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AT CONNECTION

Pass 18 Sep 2019 66,286 miles

Offside PARKING BRAKE LOW PERFORMANCE

Fail 18 Sep 2019 66,286 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside PARKING BRAKE LOW PERFORMANCE

Pass 18 Sep 2018 63,484 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 59,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 59,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 55,904 miles

Front exhaust corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,327 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 49,327 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,175 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 35,607 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2013 35,351 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2012 30,014 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,936 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 24,936 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 15,972 miles

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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 LKU is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LKU, 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 LKU is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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