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YN56 EWY

2007 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,982 mi
Last recorded47,982 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 EWY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 47,982 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 47,982 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,165 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 42,164 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

wiper switch faulty

Pass 10 Feb 2011 39,059 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 39,059 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 29,220 miles

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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YN56 EWY is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YN56 EWY, 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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What year was YN56 EWY registered?

YN56 EWY is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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