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YX07 CXB

2007 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,024 mi
Last recorded97,024 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX07 CXB
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 97,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 96,781 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 80,922 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 80,685 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,769 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,856 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs coroding

Fail 3 Apr 2014 60,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake discs coroding

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,267 miles

Brake warning light illuminated, brakes may require adjustment or repair

Handbrake needs strong pull to achieve minimum 16% effort, rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,013 miles

Handbrake needs strong pull to achieve 16% effort, rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,579 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes heavly undersealed unable to fully inspect

pastic sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 31 Mar 2010 32,632 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 32,632 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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YX07 CXB is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX07 CXB, 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 YX07 CXB registered?

YX07 CXB is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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