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YJ57 LKZ

2007 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,344 mi
Last recorded72,344 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 72,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

hand brake reserve travel high

Fail 16 Oct 2018 72,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

hand brake reserve travel high

Pass 4 Oct 2017 67,241 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 67,241 miles

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

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

all brakes binding slightley

Pass 18 Oct 2016 62,224 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 62,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 57,791 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 57,791 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 52,491 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,218 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 38,804 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 31,341 miles

NSR TYRE ON 3MM IN PARTS.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 23,855 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Sep 2010 23,855 miles

rear wiper blade split

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LKZ 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 64.3%.

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

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